The house by the lake was designed to be a passive house, which means it is very energy efficient. For its upkeep, you don't have to spend more than...
Author - Mihaela Radu
Mihaela Radu is a chemical engineer but has a great passion for wood. She has been working in the field for more than 20 years, wood finishing being what defined her during this period. She gained experience working in a research institute, in her own company, as well as in a multinational. She wants to continuously share her experience with those who have the same passion - and more.
Tisa is one of the most interesting species. It is a member of the resinosa category, but it does not secrete resin and the fruits are not cones. The wood has...
In the 19th century, dominated by the industrial revolution, factories took the place of craftsmen and small workshops, as products became cheaper....
Wood is a material from which the most diverse objects can be made. Furniture, doors, windows, choppers, bowls, decorative objects,...
In the past, wood was a common presence in the kitchen, and I don't just mean furniture. Spoons, choppers, juicers, bread-kneading...
Named after Queen Victoria of England, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, the Victorian style is a British style, strongly dominated by the...
Timber frame houses are sometimes said to be too light to be strong. And yet being lightweight comes with a number...
In relation to tanned wood, I said that when finishing, we must use materials that insulate the wood so that the tannin does not affect the color or...
After the interior and exterior walls, windows were installed, the roof was erected and the terrace was built at the Lake House. The stages...
Natural design and certain treatments such as structuring or artificial ageing are more visible when the wood is stained. The effect...