Erwin Thoma developed and patented the building system Wood100, surrounding its inhabitants with pure solid wood, and founded a research center in Goldegg, Austria - his native country. With its non-glued solid wood shell, a Wood100 house boasts excellent energy savings, indoor air-quality, soundproofing, and protection from heat, cold, radiowaves, fire and earthquakes.
Through the illness of their sons, his familiy discovered that modern building materials can cause serious health problems. On their quest to establish a healthy home environment, Erwin Thoma tried out his grandfather's traditional methods. He replaced all plywood, chipboard and synthetics in their home with natural timber and the boys regained their health.
Thoma has published several books about trees, wood and their effects for human beings. His first book translated into English is a worthwhile read for anyone who is interested in healthy building materials, growing trees, working, designing and building with wood.
“A Future With Natural Wood” reveals a wealth of knowledge regarding trees, forests and wood.
The health- promoting effects of Thoma's houses are now backed up by scientific studies. Medical universities have scientifically confirmed the long-felt benefits of Wood100 houses: your heart saves an entire hour's work every night. The autonomic nervous system is demonstrably strengthened; your immune system positively boosted. From allergies, sleep problems and a weakened immune system to the stress and anxiety of our modern lives – at its best, solid wood promotes your health with all the resilient vitality of trees.
