The girbaumateu studio has designed and developed sustainable projects with LEED certification, integrating innovative techniques and traditional materials that respect the environment. One of the most inspiring examples of this fusion is the use of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancestral Japanese technique that transforms wood into a durable, sustainable and aesthetically unique material.
🌲 Burnt wood: tradition at the service of the future
We are committed to Shou Sugi Ban for its combination of functionality and sustainability, offering benefits such as:
• Weather protection: Carbonization creates a natural layer that acts as a barrier against the elements.
• High fire resistance: Despite being a combustible material, this treatment reduces the risk of fire.
• Durability against fungi and insects: The wood becomes inhospitable to pests, extending its useful life.
• Natural UV protection: The burnished surface protects from solar radiation and minimizes wear.
• Water resistance: Carbonization makes the wood less porous, repelling water and preventing degradation.
🌱 Sustainability with LEED certification
The girbaumateu studio is committed to projects that combine traditional techniques like this with global sustainability standards, ensuring materials with reduced environmental impact and long-term efficiency. Shou Sugi Ban not only offers an elegant aesthetic with deep black tones, but also helps reduce maintenance costs and increases the durability of the wood by up to 30% compared to conventional treatments.
📊 Why choose us?
• LEED certified projects: Internationally recognized guarantee of sustainability.
• More than 500 years of history applied to innovative designs.
• Commitment to durability, aesthetics and respect for the environment.
We are passionate about designing sustainable spaces that integrate tradition and innovation. Contact us to discover how we can apply Shou Sugi Ban and other LEED certified sustainable techniques to your projects!
