The special feature of this facade cladding and roofing lies in the realisation of a high level of fire protection, although untreated wood serves as the building material. This is achieved by combining the natural material with aluminium profiles – thus, environmentally harmful treatment by impregnation or leaching of the wood can be dispensed with. The construction of Forestlines is such that the aluminium profiles draw heat and distribute it over a larger area, greatly delaying the flare-up of an initial flame.
Statement by the Jury
A wealth of architectural design possibilities with wood can be implemented thanks to the technically sophisticated construction of Forestlines.
