Lunawood has announced that three of its flagship products—Luna Triple, Luna Bevel, and the Luna Panel System—have been officially added to the DGNB Navigator, the material database managed by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). This inclusion marks a major milestone for the Finnish wood manufacturer and presents new opportunities for builders, architects, and planners committed to climate-conscious construction practices in Germany and beyond.
The DGNB Navigator is one of Europe’s most respected platforms for validated sustainability data, providing structured and transparent product information to support high-performance building design. By joining this database, Lunawood positions itself more prominently within the sustainable construction landscape, ensuring greater visibility for its eco-friendly timber solutions as demand for low-emission building materials increases across the continent.
Lunawood’s entry into the DGNB Navigator reinforces its longstanding dedication to environmentally responsible manufacturing. For years, the company has championed the use of ThermoWood®, a thermally modified wood produced without the use of chemicals or additives. Through a controlled heat and steam process, Nordic softwood is transformed into a stable, durable building material suitable for facades, interiors, landscaping, and other architectural applications.
The company’s sustainability philosophy aligns closely with DGNB’s holistic assessment principles, which evaluate materials not only on environmental performance, but also on health, economic feasibility, and life-cycle impact. Lunawood’s ThermoWood products check all these boxes:
1. Chemical-free and non-toxic
Lunawood ThermoWood® is produced using nothing but heat and steam—no preservatives, resins, or toxins. This makes it an excellent choice for projects seeking low-emission materials and healthier indoor environments.
2. Sustainably sourced Nordic timber
All raw materials come from responsibly managed forests in Finland and the broader Nordic region. These forests benefit from slow-grown timber, natural regeneration cycles, and strict sustainability regulations.
3. Dimensional stability and durability
Thermal modification enhances resistance to weathering, decay, and dimensional changes. This performance is essential for exterior cladding and other building envelope solutions, particularly in Central Europe’s varying climate conditions.
4. Verified environmental data
By integrating into the DGNB Navigator, Lunawood provides architects and planners with structured, credible sustainability metrics that directly support DGNB-certified building projects. This enhances transparency and makes it easier for professionals to choose materials that contribute to certification goals.
Together, these attributes underscore Lunawood’s commitment to offering products that align with the rising demand for bio-based, low-impact building materials within the construction industry.
Why the DGNB Navigator Matters for the European construction market
The German Sustainable Building Council’s DGNB Navigator plays a vital role in helping industry professionals evaluate materials against rigorous sustainability criteria. As green building standards become integral to project planning throughout Germany and the EU, reliable data platforms are increasingly essential.
Architects and planners use the Navigator to compare ecological, technical, and economic product parameters—data that directly influences design decisions and certification outcomes. For manufacturers, inclusion in the DGNB Navigator signals trustworthiness, compliance, and a proven commitment to sustainable development.
By earning a place in this database, Lunawood strengthens its presence in Germany, one of Europe’s most advanced markets for green building innovation. It also enhances its relevance in the broader EU context, where policy shifts—including the EU Green Deal and tightening carbon regulations—are accelerating the transition to renewable, carbon-storing materials such as timber.
Lunawood’s presence in the DGNB Navigator further cements its role as a go-to manufacturer for sustainable timber solutions compatible with modern architectural aesthetics. The company’s products are widely recognised for their natural beauty, warm tones, and refined grain structure—characteristics that appeal to architects designing contemporary façades or Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
In addition, the company’s ThermoWood® solutions are frequently praised for their exceptional longevity and dimensional reliability—qualities that reduce maintenance needs and contribute to a building’s long-term environmental performance.
Whether used in residential buildings, commercial developments, public facilities, or renovation projects, Lunawood’s materials offer design flexibility coupled with measurable sustainability benefits—key considerations for projects pursuing DGNB, LEED, BREEAM, or other international certifications.
The addition of Luna Triple, Luna Bevel, and the Luna Panel System to the DGNB Navigator reflects Lunawood’s broader mission: to help the construction industry transition toward materials that store carbon rather than emit it. Timber products such as Lunawood’s ThermoWood® act as natural carbon sinks, making them powerful tools in the effort to reduce embodied carbon in buildings.
With this recognition from DGNB, Lunawood is better positioned than ever to support sustainable projects across Europe—empowering design teams to create buildings that are both aesthetically striking and environmentally responsible.
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