A house in Sweden by Wingårdhs, featuring a spruce interior treated with Linolie & Pigment satin wood linseed oil. The oil is semi-transparent, revealing the wood grain beneath. Image Linolie & Pigment.

One of the largest timber structures in Denmark, Marmormolen by Henning Larsen under construction in 2024, is 8 storeys and 28,000 m2. It is constructed with glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Spruce laminated veneer lumber (LVL) lamellas.

Yakisugi (焼杉), sometimes also known as shou sugi ban outside Japan, is a wood burning technique that has been used for centuries in Japan to extend the lifespan of wood in exterior applications. It was conceived before chemical treatments were available as a means of improving the longevity of wood by preventing decay, insect and mould infestation, while making planks more dimensionally stable and improving fire resistance. Typically used for siding and cladding on exteriors, the surface may be sealed and oiled for interior use, furniture and products.