DesertBoard is excited to participate in Architect@Work Hamburg, where it will showcase the world’s first engineered palm-based wooden board – Palm Strand Board (PSB®). The exhibition will take place on 17 & 18 September 2025 at the Hamburg Trade Fair, Hall B7 (Entrance North – Karolinenstrasse, opposite Lagerstrasse), from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Architect@Work is a premier event for architects and interior designers, where innovation, inspiration, and connection come together in a curated, lounge-style environment. Only the most innovative products, approved by a judging panel, are featured. This makes it an ideal platform for DesertBoard to present PSB® to Germany’s design community.
PSB® boards are structurally durable, 100% sustainable, moisture-resistant, fire-rated up to 120 minutes, and cost-efficient. Engineered for versatility, they are suitable for applications including doors, wall panelling, parquet flooring, shuttering, raised flooring, and beams. PSB® boards can also be coated, laminated, painted, or finished with compatible materials to achieve a smooth, premium surface, offering designers flexibility to meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
As Germany pushes toward ambitious climate targets — including an 88% reduction in emissions by 2040, greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, and negative emissions by 2050 — PSB® directly supports this vision. Crafted from pruned palm fronds, an agricultural byproduct, into Super E0 (zero formaldehyde) grade engineered boards, PSB® helps reduce embodied carbon in construction, preserve natural forests, and contribute to balancing emissions in alignment with Germany’s net-zero pathway.
Commenting on DesertBoard’s participation in the event, Kareem Farah, Director at DesertBoard, said: “We are delighted to showcase PSB® at Architect@Work. PSB® is crafted from pruned palm fronds with zero deforestation, aligning perfectly with Germany’s growing demand for eco-conscious construction solutions. This innovation provides architects and interior designers with a sustainable, durable, and versatile material, enabling responsible, high-quality projects while supporting the country’s climate goals.”
DesertBoard invites architects, designers, and industry professionals to experience live demonstrations and discover real-world applications.
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