Dream Lodges: Sustainable Hardwoods for Glamping
Red Balau is an extremely dense, tight grained wood that ranges in color from straw to dark reddish brown. The Meranti Batu used in construction of the Dream Lodges is a moderately coarse textured wood that ranges in tone from pale pink to deep, rich reddish brown. These hardwood species are known for their strength, durability and beauty, and are ideal for decking, flooring and other outdoor usage. The timber is harvested from well-managed permanent forests that are maintained through a program of sustainable forest management under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system. This certification ensures that the forests can regenerate and maintain biodiversity. This program is overseen, coordinated and supervised by external forestry auditors in combination with the Forestry Department of the Indonesian Government.
Wood components of the Dream Lodges include decking platforms, stairs, poles, beds, chairs, tables and small vaults to hold valuables. The project involved making tens of thousands of parts, large and small. Crews worked around the clock for more than two months to complete the project.
The modular design of the units makes them versatile and fully adjustable. "One of the most important things about the Dream Lodges is that they are moveable and can be set up quickly," said Timothy Paul, Group Director of Wood United. "They are designed to be set up in meadows on uneven ground. You can easily pick the units up with a fork lift, position and attach the adjustable legs to level them and make them stable."
ANDRIGHETTI LEGNAMI SPA BUSINESS HISTORY
Andrighetti Legnami Spa is an Italian company that was founded in the early 1960's to become a leader in the production and distribution of exotic wood around the world.
Today, the Andrighetti Group consists of a warehouse in Italy and two sawmills in Ivory Coast. These facilities allow for efficient supply chain management and excellent quality control in Eastern Europe and Croatia for the sale of European broadleaves through Andrighetti Legnami Hrvatska d.o.o.
In 2013 a brand new plant was opened in Youpougon, Ivory Coast for the production of laminated wood for window and door scantlings in Acajou, Niangon, Framiré and Sapele species. All materials are certified for durability and strength and give a guarantee of performance for use in windows, doors and non-supporting beams.
The Andrighetti Group is dedicated to the development of new products, improvement of quality standards and effective forest management for environmental sustainability.
Frequently asked questions
What wood species are used in the Dream Lodges?+
The Dream Lodges are built with Red Balau and Meranti Batu hardwoods. Red Balau is an extremely dense, tight-grained wood ranging from straw to dark reddish brown, while Meranti Batu is moderately coarse-textured and ranges from pale pink to deep reddish brown.
Why are Red Balau and Meranti Batu good choices for outdoor structures?+
Both hardwoods are known for their strength, durability and beauty, making them ideal for decking, flooring and other outdoor usage.
How is the timber for the Dream Lodges sustainably sourced?+
The timber is harvested from well-managed permanent forests maintained under a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sustainable forest management program. The program is overseen by external forestry auditors in combination with the Forestry Department of the Indonesian Government, ensuring forest regeneration and biodiversity.
What wood components are included in the Dream Lodges?+
Wood components include decking platforms, stairs, poles, beds, chairs, tables and small vaults to hold valuables. The project involved tens of thousands of parts, with crews working around the clock for more than two months to complete it.
How are the Dream Lodges designed to be set up on uneven terrain?+
The modular units are moveable and can be set up quickly in meadows on uneven ground. They can be lifted with a forklift and positioned, with adjustable legs attached to level and stabilize them.
What does Andrighetti Legnami Spa produce at its Ivory Coast facility?+
In 2013, Andrighetti opened a plant in Youpougon, Ivory Coast producing laminated wood for window and door scantlings in Acajou, Niangon, Framiré and Sapele species. The materials are certified for durability and strength for use in windows, doors and non-supporting beams.