The ASUS Bamboo Series notebook

March 12th, 2009 by admin

It is not the first wooden computer. It is not made of wood at all. It is simply covered with bamboo. The construction is still the same: metals and plastics.

Bamboo as an Alternative Material

Does it make sense?  Definitely. This is for all those who like the feel of wood.

ASUS says, “With every touch, users will be able to feel the difference – the bamboo gives an instant sense of familiarity, just like the sensation one would get from running one’s fingertips across furniture.”

And finally, I think it is more healthy. I’m still not sure about touching synthetic keyboards, touchpads and mouses all the time. The only thing I wonder about is; why isn’t the keybord made of wood?

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May 13th, 2008 by admin

This website is going to promote using wood in architecture. Either for construction purposes, or for interiors – furniture.

Mainly It is going to be about OSB, as strong and beautifull finishing material. OSB stands for Oriented Strand Board.

Production of OSB

It is made of wooden flakes layed in 3 opposing layers.

Except the beauty of this material I would like to pay your attention on the environmental impact of using it.

And I promisse there will no

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