Archives: Thermal News
Curtis Krahn shares the thinking behind the IDS Vancouver concept
In this interview, Curtis Krahn, the founder and principal of Synthesis Design, shares the thinking behind the concept, the role of thermally modified wood for architecture, and why this B.C. wood innovation became central to the design.
Featured Interview – Bob Lennon, CEO of ThermalWood Canada
Bob Lennon discusses the future of thermally modified wood in North America, including the opportunity for Hem-Fir, the importance of ThermoWood® standards, and the testing, quality assurance, and scale needed to build long-term market confidence.
Inside Western’s Kiln Startup with Jartek’s Mika Talja
Mika is a project manager with Jartek, the Finnish company supplying Western’s kiln technology. He has worked with Jartek for almost 19 years and has been involved in approximately fifty kiln installations around the world.
The Thermal Modification Kiln Team
Behind Western’s new thermal modification kiln is a story of local expertise, global technology, and a team building something new on Vancouver Island. See how we’re helping shape the next chapter for value added coastal B.C. wood.
Forte Projects – Partner Profile
Forte Projects is our builder partner bringing Western’s thermally modified Hem-Fir into its first Vancouver residential pilot. Forte is helping translate the design vision into a built application that tests the material in a real home environment
Synthesis Design – Partner Profile.
Synthesis Design is a North Vancouver-based design firm known for thoughtful residential work. They are helping us bring thermally modified Hem-Fir into architectural design.