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Industry: Medical

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center

Industry:
Medical Center
Location:
Mishakawa, Indiana
Architect:
HOK
Warmth and light where what HOK architects and the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center were looking for when they specified Plyboo amber flat grain bamboo plywood for this expansive reception and waiting area. Plyboo was used in both a horizontal and vertical direction to break up the long wall surfaces adding interest and intimacy to the space. The custom light fixtures fashioned from Plyboo bamboo veneer, emit an amber glow over the room as the center portion of the fixture provides the light. Download Printable Version
Industry:
Medical Center
Location:
Mishakawa, Indiana
Architect:
HOK
Warmth and light where what HOK architects and the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center were looking for when they specified Plyboo amber flat grain bamboo plywood for this expansive reception and waiting area. Plyboo was used in both a horizontal and vertical direction to break up the long wall surfaces adding interest and intimacy to the space. The custom light fixtures fashioned from Plyboo bamboo veneer, emit an amber glow over the room as the center portion of the fixture provides the light. Download Printable Version
Industry:
Medical Center
Location:
Mishakawa, Indiana
Architect:
HOK
Warmth and light where what HOK architects and the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center were looking for when they specified Plyboo amber flat grain bamboo plywood for this expansive reception and waiting area. Plyboo was used in both a horizontal and vertical direction to break up the long wall surfaces adding interest and intimacy to the space. The custom light fixtures fashioned from Plyboo bamboo veneer, emit an amber glow over the room as the center portion of the fixture provides the light. Download Printable Version
Specifications

Materials

Amber Flat Grain Bamboo Plywood

Amber Flat Grain Bamboo Plywood

BP-4896A-NAUF / FSC
Amber Flat Grain Bamboo Veneer

Amber Flat Grain Bamboo Veneer

BVN-4896VA -FSC

Possible LEED Credits:

Low emitting materials and certified wood

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Flat Grain Bamboo Plywood

Dimensions:

3/4” x 48” x 96”
19mm x 1219mm x 2438mm (*mm tolerance +/- .5mm thickness)

Construction:

Three-ply, cross core construction.

Working with Plyboo:

A worksheet is provided with each panel containing useful tips and
information and is also available on our website at plyboo.com/
downloads.

ASTM E84: Surface Burning

Class C

ASTM D1037: Dimensional Stability

•Linear Expansion (3-ply): Parallel -0.04% / Perpendicular -0.07%
•Thickness Swell (3-ply): -0.13%
Screw Hold (3-ply) (face/back/edge)
• 742 lbs/ 831 lbs/ 860 lbs average

ASTM D4442: Moisture Content

6-9% average

ASTM D 6007-02: Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products,
small chamber test

Plyboo = 0.004 ppm (surpasses CARB II standards, 0.05ppm &
ULEF standards of 0.04ppm)