KEBONY
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“ Kebony wood develops a unique silver-grey patina over time and will also complement
the silver tones of the surrounding sea , whilst requiring little to no maintenance .
Kebony ’ s revolutionary technology is an environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods with heat , enabling them to permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood , including high durability , hardness , and dimensional stability . This unique process also provides Kebony with its characteristic appearance .
Nina Landbø , International Sales Manager added : “ We are delighted that Kebony was chosen for the exterior cladding and decking of this flagship cruise terminal in Estonia , and hope it can be used to inspire the development of many more sustainable projects for the cruise-ship industry worldwide .”
Following the COP26 climate summit which saw 100 world leaders promise to end and reverse deforestation by 2030 , Salto Architects ’ decision to make extensive use of sustainablysourced Kebony wood for the cruise terminal reflects the global shift to favour sustainable materials in construction , which will soon become an imperative for architects , homebuilders and real estate developers to rapidly curb the impacts of climate change , including the destruction of trees which depletes forests that absorb vast amounts of CO2 .
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