Knowledge

Practical material knowledge for architecture and interior design practices.

AcousticsWhy acoustics in interiors is not an afterthought

A beautifully designed room that echoes is a failed room. What architects should know about acoustics before drawing the concept.

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Fire protectionUnderstanding fire classes: what architects in Switzerland need to know

B-s1, A2-s1, d0. A technical language that determines the suitability of materials. A brief introduction that is sufficient for everyday use.

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Natural materialsNatural stone, ceramics, wood: when to use what

Three materials that often feel similar but behave very differently. When natural stone is the right choice, when ceramics, when wood.

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LightHow light brings materials to life

Every material looks wrong under the wrong light. What architects should know about colour temperature, colour rendering and light direction.

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Natural stone & ceramicsStone is not just stone

Limestone, marble, granite, quartzite, travertine, slate, bluestone and porcelain stoneware: properties, Mohs hardness, care and specification for architects.

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TextilesFabric is more than colour

Weaving techniques, fibres, fire protection, Martindale, acoustics and specification: what architects need to know about wall claddings and upholstery fabrics.

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Wood floorsSelect, Natur, Rustikal: what grades really mean

The grade classifies only the appearance of the timber, not its quality. How the common ladder from Prime to Rustikal is structured, and what architecture practices should pay attention to when specifying.

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Wood floorsPlain sawn, quarter sawn, rift: how the cut makes the floor

How a trunk is sawn determines the figure, dimensional stability and price of the board. The four sawing patterns from plain sawn to live sawn, and when each is the right specification.

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