The hurdle for establishing new woods in the window industry is extremely high but Kebony, the sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood, has overcome this obstacle and is now officially recommended by the Verband Fenster + Fassade (German Association of Windows and Facades, VFF).
In late October 2015, Tommy Bahama Restaurant Bar & Store opened in Waikiki on the island of Oahu. Kebony clear is used as flooring for the restaurant and rooftop lounge, as well as for the steps on the exquisitely crafted spiral staircase that connects the two levels.
Designed by Vårdal Arkitekter and built by Sjemmedal, the mountain cabin called "Skagsnebb" in Geilo, Norway is a modern cabin with some traditional elements, such as a rich green grass roof.