Our materials

At Urbania, we believe high-quality sustainable timber is the best material for the construction of playground equipment. Not only is it resilient and weather resistant, but kids have told us they love playing and climbing on wooden structures as they feel warm and natural. Our play partner Richter Spielgeräte is a big believer in the […]

If you’ve ever wandered through a timber yard, you’ll know that there are many different varieties of timber, each with their own unique properties. One of the most popular woods used for playground construction, particularly in Europe, is Larch.  Our play partner Richter Spielgeräte, which is well known for its stringent wood quality criteria, has […]

A question many people ask us about the moveart product range is what exactly they are made from. The answer is a high performance modified wood known as Accoya.  Accoya comes from the Pinus radiata, a fast-growing pine tree grown in managed forests. These trees are harvested once they mature, which generally takes around thirty […]