Wood, as the main material used in buildings and furniture with a long history, has the characteristic of being in harmony with the natural environment and plays a significant role in improving indoor microclimate. In the living space of wooden structures, people feel comfortable and warm, which not only improves work efficiency and enjoyment of life but more importantly, provides a more livable environment and improves people’s quality of life.
1. The color of wood
Due to the different penetrations of various pigments and other substances within wood cells, wood exhibits different colors. Wood with high brightness and saturation make people feel bright, gorgeous, tidy, elegant, and comfortable; On the contrary, it gives people a sense of depth, stability, and elegance; Warm tones such as red, yellow, orange, etc. give people a sense of warmth. So when decorating, people can choose their favorite wood color and variety according to their preferences and cultural habits.
2. Wood grain patterns and knots
Wood grain is a naturally generated pattern that presents different patterns due to its differences and cutting on different planes. People have a natural love for wood grain. On the radial plane, there is a zigzag pattern, or on the chordal plane, there is a parabolic pattern that does not intersect with each other and runs parallel and gently, giving people a smooth, natural, and relaxed feeling. The wood grain patterns in different parts have a periodic variation pattern, which is in line with the fluctuation rhythm of the human biological clock. It can be said that wood grain is a beautiful pattern dedicated by nature to humanity, which cannot be compared to other industrial materials.
3. The feeling of warmth and coldness on the surface of the wood
The warmth and coldness of wood perfectly meet the needs of human activities, giving people the warmest feeling. This is the harmony that wood gives people in terms of touch, and it is also an important reason why people love to use wooden products.
4. The rough and smooth texture, as well as the softness and hardness of the wood surface
Due to the special tubular structure composed of cells, wood has a certain roughness on the surface, and the surface of wood that has been cut and sanded is not completely smooth. So when walking on wooden floors, people feel smooth and steady, which is related to the friction between their feet and the surface of the wood.
5. Wood makes people’s hearing harmonious
When sound waves act on the surface of wood, some are reflected, some are absorbed by the vibration of the wood itself, and some are transmitted. Reflected accounts for 90%, mainly consisting of soft mid to low-frequency sound waves, while attracted are piercing high-frequency sound waves. Therefore, in our living space, the reasonable use of wood can make us feel harmonious in listening and learning.
