Glulam Components: A “Breakthrough” Solution for the Architecture and Construction

04, 2025

Glulam components are emerging as a sustainable solution in the architecture and construction industry, helping to minimize negative environmental impacts. Glulam timber components are not only a material for modern architectural works but also an environmentally friendly solution that helps reduce carbon emissions and optimize the use of natural resources.

Let’s delve into the strength and potential of Glulam with TranDuc Homes, and explore how it has become an indispensable part of today’s architecture and construction industry.

Glulam Beams by TranDuc Homes at Phu Cuong Coffee Project

What is Glulam?

Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber) is a construction material made by bonding together small pieces of softwood lumber with adhesives under high pressure. This process creates large timber beams with high aesthetic appeal and durability.

Glulam components not only offer stability and excellent load-bearing capacity but also contribute to “green” and sustainable construction projects.

Glulam components used as columns, beams, and girders in a resort villa manufactured and installed by TranDuc Homes.

Advantages of Glulam over Traditional Concrete

Glulam offers several advantages over traditional concrete in construction projects. Some notable advantages include:

Stability: Thanks to the application of world-leading wood processing technology, Glulam has superior resistance to shrinkage and warping, ensuring the stability and safety of the components throughout their lifespan.
Sustainability: Glulam is a renewable resource, environmentally friendly, and recyclable after the project’s lifespan. Using Glulam honors the project’s sustainable values and contributes to environmental protection.
Lightweight: Compared to steel and concrete, Glulam is lighter, reducing the load on the structure and facilitating design and construction.
Design flexibility: With bending capabilities 80% greater than natural wood and the ability to increase wood length through finger jointing, TranDuc Homes can produce Glulam components in oversized dimensions and various shapes, customized to design requirements.
High aesthetic appeal: The harmonious combination of wood’s natural beauty and creative design creates unique and impressive architectural masterpieces.
Time-saving construction: Installing Glulam components is often faster and easier than building with concrete. Glulam can be prefabricated at the factory and brought to the construction site for installation, minimizing time and effort required during construction.
Better fire resistance: Glulam components often have better fire resistance than concrete, enhancing the safety of the structure in case of a fire.

These advantages make Glulam an attractive and effective choice for construction projects compared to traditional concrete.

Glulam is manufactured at the factory and brought to the construction site, saving construction time.

Typical Projects Using Glulam in Vietnam

With the above advantages, Glulam is widely used in sustainable construction projects such as: An Lam Retreat Saigon River 5-star resort, Louvers House resort villa, An Lam Ninh Van Bay resort, Phu Cuong Cafe, etc. These projects not only demonstrate creative design but also contribute to building “green” and sustainable projects in Vietnam.

In response to the demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly construction, Glulam has proven to be an effective and reliable solution for the “green” architecture and construction industry. With design flexibility, high durability, and recyclability, Glulam plays an important role in modern construction and contributes to creating environmentally friendly living and working spaces.

Glulam is manufactured at the factory and brought to the construction site, saving construction time.

Typical Projects Using Glulam in Vietnam

Glulam is used for outdoor and submerged seawater applications without worrying about termites or rot, thanks to the application of world-leading wood processing technology. An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay project designed and constructed by TranDuc Homes.

It is hoped that advances in technology and awareness of environmental protection will continue to promote the application of Glulam, contributing to a greener and more sustainable construction future.

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