5 Reducing Environmental Impact Through the Use of Local Timber Founded in Asahikawa, one of Japan�s leading furniture regions surrounded by forests, CondeHouse has always regarded Hokkaido wood as the foundation of its craftsmanship. In line with the �Kokono Ki no Kagu – Hokkaido Project� launched in 2014, we prioritize locally sourced Hokkaido timber. Unlike imported wood, which requires long-distance transport We believe that establishing a sustainable cycle through appropriate use of timber and planned reforestation can increase forests� CO2 absorption capacity and contribute to environmental protection efforts. Reduction Hokkaido woods Hokkaido woods Solid wood purchase volume CO2 emissions 2024 2024 2013 About 1,330㎥ Hokkaido woods Imported woods Procurement and logistics of raw materials (solid wood) About 1,107㎥ About 650t About 241t 2013 Thorough Utilization of Even the Smallest Materials Creating Long Tabletops Through an Original Vertical Joining Technique Offcuts and smaller pieces generated during the manufacturing process are valuable resources that deserve careful use. We repurpose short or narrow pieces by laminating or joining them to create new materials, used in components such as chair backs, sofa seat frames, and the internal cores of table legs. In some cases, different wood expressions are intentionally mixed as a design feature in chair and bench seats to create rich, High-quality timber long enough for large tabletops is scarce. To use shorter highgrade wood efficiently, CondeHouse developed a vertical joining technique that produces long solid-wood tabletops. Making the Most of Finite Wood Resources and increases CO2 emissions, using local timber substantially reduces environmental impact. Through steady incorporation into both long-selling products and new collections, approximately 80% of the wood we use today comes from Hokkaido, forming a solid foundation for environmentally responsible manufacturing. Trend in the Use of Hokkaido Woods Imported woods Hokkaido woods 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100 80 60 40 20 ［%］ 0 varied surfaces. Even wood scraps too small for machine processing are not wasted; they are reused in art objects such as COSONCO QS or as wood chips for smoking, ensuring each piece of wood is used to its fullest potential. Skilled craftsmen design joints to minimize seams, prevent misalignment, and accommodate natural expansion and contraction. Arranged in a seemingly random pattern, these joints balance material character and visual harmony, achieving both efficiency and the refined quality that define CondeHouse craftsmanship.
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