Influence of wood on health and emotional state of the person (Part 1)
When we say “ecological compatibility”, we mean not only advantage for health of the person, but also environment harmlessness, both the goods, and all cycle of its manufacture. Speaking about harmless habitation, it is impossible to forget about such factor as ecological comfort, including a high degree of ecological safety, presence of conditions for rest and restoration of forces.
In comparison with concrete and brick houses, houses from a tree have a lot of advantages. One of the important properties of wood relies in its ability to update air in, and also to support optimum humidity, preventing dampness in the house. Tree is also an excellent heat insulator. Speaking about mechanical properties of wood, it is necessary to note, that the tree easily gives in to processing.
Besides, it is known, that wood possesses curative properties. In antiquity it was considered, that it removes weariness and restores forces. Today we speak about influence of wood on bio-energetic of the person. For example, it is considered, that such breeds as oak, pine, apple-tree and birch have property to give the energy while so poplar, aspen, bird cherry and an alder take it away. Those trees, which give energy, simultaneously render curative influence on an organism of the person: they remove stress and irritation, raise a tone, restore nervous system, raise activity. Some breeds of tree, for example, apple-tree and cedar, possess clearing and disinfectant properties.
Color of wood can influence a psychological state of the person. In the nature red color associates with danger, therefore wood of red shades can raise excitability, uneasiness and cause psychological discomfort. Dark, close to black color tree is capable to cause dejectedness. Warm shades of yellow and orange color waken energy; however, in lots they can provoke irritation. Optimum influence on the state of the person is rendered with oak or tic of light brown color. They create a cozy atmosphere and give to the person feeling of calmness, confidence and stability. Light shades also have ability to increase space and to make premise brighter.
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