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18th March 2024

Six ways to apply biophilic design to workspace design

Biophilic design is an approach to design that incorporates natural elements and materials into built environments to enhance human well-being and productivity. When it comes …

12th December 2023

The Complete Guide to LRV (Light Reflectance Value) in Commercial Interiors

The Complete Guide to LRV (Light Reflectance Value) in Commercial Interiors What is Light Reflectance Value (LRV)? Light Reflectance Value (LRV) quantifies the reflectivity of …

11th August 2023

Architecturally Sound. Part 3: Chirped Echoes & Colouration

Architecturally Sound. Part 3: Chirped Echoes & Colouration In Part 3 of Architecturally Sound, learn about chirped echoes and colouration, acoustic phenomena found at the …

3rd August 2023

Is MDF safe in schools and educational centres?

Is MDF safe in schools and educational centres? MDF is short for Medium Density Fibreboard, and has been used for furniture and construction since 1966. …

20th July 2023

How to achieve sound diffusion and scattering, and when to use reflection panels

How to achieve sound diffusion and scattering, and when to use reflection panels Supawood has been market leaders in the supply of bespoke sound absorptive …

19th May 2023

What Fire Group 1-S products comply with New Zealand’s NZBC?

Fire Group 1-S products refer to building materials and products that have the highest level of fire resistance, according to the New Zealand Building Code …

14th April 2023

What is a Declare label and how is it used?

A Declare label is a product transparency label that provides information about the environmental and health attributes of building products. It is a voluntary program …

24th March 2023

How to write a specification that won’t be changed

SUPAWOODs purpose in assisting architects with the written specification for our products is to ensure architects and their clients achieve fully compliant design intent. SUPAWOOD …

2nd March 2023

Can I use combustible products on a non-combustible wall?

Overcoming Ambiguities Surrounding the Changes in BCA 2019 Previous to 2019 there had been ambiguity regarding the non-combustibility requirements of external walls for Type A …

9th February 2023

Considerations and questions to ask before installing SUPAWOOD panels

As an installer or builder, thorough preparation when it comes to installing wall and ceiling finishes such as feature wall panelling or acoustic timber ceiling …

2nd December 2022

How reliable are CodeMark Certificates and Fire Engineering Assessments?

Fire compliance is a hot topic in our industry right now. The ambiguities surrounding the recent NCC 2019 beg us to ask, “How reliable are …

4th November 2022

Interior Panel Setting Out: Installing MAXI Beams, Waffle Blades & Wave Blades

This blog aims to assist installers, builders, specifiers, architects and project managers with setting out (determining the set-out points) before and during the installation of …

8th September 2022

Creating a Sense of Depth with Decorative Blade Panels

Using blades and beams  Striking geometric effects that create visual depth are viable with SUPAWOOD. In the past, creating bespoke, contoured, and three-dimensional ceilings and …

27th July 2022

Achieving fire compliance with SUPAWOOD

SUPAWOOD is a leading design-focused manufacturer of architectural lining systems that meet all requirements for Fire Groups 1, 2 and 3 for any interior area …

27th July 2022

Do SUPAWOOD Products Address Seismic Compliance Requirements?

At SUPAWOOD, our team can provide you with all the required information for you to achieve a sound solution reflecting the NCC 2019 testing…

17th June 2022

Can I Customise SUPASLAT?

About SUPASLAT Timber Slat Panels & Fire Ratings To clear confusion, SUPAWOOD products are fire retardant and designed to achieve specific performance in relation to …

26th May 2022

Are SUPAWOOD Beams Structural?

SUPAWOOD products are designed as decorative linings systems. Our fixings are engineered for products to be secured to wall or ceiling framing as lightweight, decorative, …

28th April 2022

Fire rating, fire retardancy or fire resistance – what is the difference?

We have come across confusion in the marketplace about these terms. In some sense, this is understandable, as we often use the abbreviation ‘FR’. It …

31st March 2022

Do Supawood panels block sound, or are they ‘sound-proof’?

Our acoustic wall panels are not designed to block sound or to be “soundproof” panels. They are designed to control or reduce reverberation time. In …

17th March 2022

How can I value manage timber slat ceilings?

The final cost for a timber slat installation can be influenced greatly by a few design or aesthetic decisions. Here we share our timber slat …

28th February 2022

Fabric panels compared to timber panels – for schools & restaurants

It might seem funny to compare schools and restaurants in this context, but when it comes to choosing between fabric or timber panels for aesthetics, …

23rd November 2021

Execution Phase Part 6: Onsite Integration

Here at SUPAWOOD, we endeavor to make our products not only to the highest possible standards of quality, but also have it easier to install …

12th November 2021

How will sustainability certification (Green star, FSC® or PEFC/21-31-150) requirements affect my project and my price?

Background: Supawood was founded as a business based on a set of criteria voiced by architects 21 years ago. We listened. Part of this criteria …

26th October 2021

Execution Phase Part 2: Project Management

Once finished with sales, a client and the specifics of their brief are handed through to our engineering & project management team. The project manager …

30th September 2021

Seismic Focus Part 1: Why do we have seismic requirements in Australia?

Australia does not sit across more than one tectonic plate like New Zealand, so does not have as many severe earthquakes. However, Australia still has …

9th September 2021

How much do timber acoustic panels cost?

Timber acoustic panels are typically more durable than foam or fabric style acoustic panels, but they also require a larger investment. Therefore, one of the …

5th August 2021

The Problems & Dangers with using Natural Timber Veneer (and the solutions!)

Natural Timber Veneer has some advantages that cannot be achieved with artificial surfaces such as laminates, no matter how realistic they may be. What we …

13th July 2021

What is considered a non-combustible wall?

The BCA stipulates critical elements of a building to be non-combustible, so that in the event of a fire, the failure of these components or …

7th June 2021

Which Lining Products Are Compliant?

Since May 2019, the revised test standard for NCC 2019, C1.10, regarding the fire rating of internal linings or materials, has been confusing architects, builders, …

20th May 2020

Building Surveyors And Bca Compliance Under Ncc2019

Use of decorative timber slats and beams for internal walls and ceilings The combustibility of building materials has been covered widely in the news after …

27th November 2019

SUPAWOOD Products Meet NCC/BCA Fire Safety Criteria

Combustible cladding has been the focus of new legislation due to recent tragedies like the Lacrosse fire. Failure to ensure your design is built to code …

12th June 2019

Why Can an AS/ NZS 3837 Not Be Used For a Lining With Gaps or Spaces?

Recently, the combustibility of building materials has been covered widely in the news after some devastating tragedies. A worldwide movement to reform regulatory control and …

4th February 2019

The Benefits of Wood-Based Decorative Wall Panels

There are many benefits to utilising wood-based materials in a building’s interior. Its many properties make it highly suitable for use in different applications. Here …

28th September 2018

Designing Brick and Mortar Stores with ALUCLICK

Today’s shopping centres are growing, not just in numbers, but in size and function. Shopping is no longer the only goal of consumers. Rather, shopping …

10th March 2018

Why Do Acoustics Matter in Restaurants?

Good food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere contribute to a stellar dining experience. When customers dine in a restaurant, they want the full experience. …

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