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and views, comfortable interior temper-
atures and biophilic design (bringing

organic elements indoors to foster a hu-
man connection with nature).
As with the benefits of timber home

design, the tenets of wellness architec-
ture go beyond the physical. Within the

movement, discussions of happiness
and beauty are naturally at play, just as

they are in the world of wood homes.
“Timber-framed construction has a

unique benefit, if you consider mental
and emotional wellness. There is unde-

niably a connection we have with wood
that creates de-stressing calmness,” ex-

plains Allen Halcomb, president of Ten-
nessee-based design firm, MossCreek.
He adds with a laugh: “This is why spas

and wellness retreats feature structural
and decorative wood components and

Manhattan skyscrapers don’t.” Ric

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