Exterior Applications

While it might not have quite the dramatic biophilic response as interior applications, there are many reasons to use wood on the exterior of buildings for siding, trim, soffits, decking, as well as cedar shingles and hand-split shakes. Western red cedar siding provides a wealth of options to provide the perfect look for a building, as it can be finished to complement all styles of architecture from modern to traditional to rustic. It comes in both clear and knotty grades, a variety of surface textures, and a spectrum of profiles and patterns, which can create very different styles for a home or building. These profiles can be installed vertically or horizontally and will create different shadow and line effects once on the wall.

End Notes

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^11,12“https://www.bu.edu/bhr/2022/03/29/a-guide-to-developing-wellness-real-estate”
¹³“http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/14-Patterns-of-Biophilic-Design-Terrapin-2014e.pdf”
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^16,17,18,19“http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/The-Nature-of-Wood_Terrapin_2022-01.pdf”
²⁰“https://www.cs.cornell.edu/~srm/publications/SG05-wood.html”
²¹“https://www.realcedar.com/blog/biophilic-design-in-healthcare/”