Wooden blocks
The visible structural blocks that form the interlocking BME wall system.
BME System · Sustainable Wooden Construction
Wooden homes engineered by nature, built with precision.
The BME System combines interlocking wooden blocks, treated structural components, and sustainable construction principles to create warm, efficient, and durable homes.
20Year renewal cycle
0Net deforestation
35%Less construction waste
A wall system that feels ancient in its simplicity and modern in its precision.
Not logs. Not panels. Not conventional framing. The BME System uses precision-machined wooden blocks like a refined timber masonry method, with each course locking into the next through grooves, wooden cores, dowels, structural screws, sealant, and protective finish.
Inside the wall
The BME System, component by component
The BME System transforms treated pine into precision wooden blocks that interlock through grooves, cores, dowels, and structural screws.
The BME System, our Modular Structural Block, uses interlocking wooden blocks, cores, dowels, and screws to create a precise modular wall system, enabling faster, more precise construction with minimal material waste on site. Each component is prepared before assembly, including autoclave treatment for protection against termites, fungi, and humidity.
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Wood Treatment
Protected from the inside out.
Every BME home begins with carefully prepared wood. Before assembly, the system's core wooden components are treated through an autoclave process to support long term protection against biological and environmental damage.
All wooden blocks, cores, dowels, and lintels used in the BME System are treated through the autoclave process before installation.
Autoclave treated
Termite protection
Fungal resistance
Moisture resistance
All key wooden components in the BME System are treated using an autoclave process. This includes the wooden blocks, cores, dowels, and lintels. The treatment is designed to help protect the wood against termites, fungi, humidity, and environmental exposure.
The autoclave process allows protective treatment to penetrate the wood under controlled pressure, helping improve the long term resistance of the components and supporting the durability of the construction system.
Treated components
Cores
Internal alignment elements that help connect and stabilize the block system.
Dowels
Wooden interlocking connectors used in the horizontal joint system.
Lintels
Structural elements used above openings such as doors and windows.
Maintenance & Protection
The gold standard in wood protection.
Every piece of pine we use undergoes autoclave pressure treatment, the gold standard in wood protection. Here's what that means for your home.
Termites & boring insects
The preservative is forced deep into the wood fibers under high pressure, making the entire structure inhospitable to termites and wood boring insects from the inside out.
Fungi & rot
Autoclave treatment blocks the moisture absorption that causes fungal decay, preventing rot even in humid or rainy climates.
Moisture & weather
The high pressure process seals the wood at a cellular level, dramatically improving resistance to humidity, rain, and seasonal changes.
Long lasting durability
Autoclave treated pine can last decades without losing structural integrity, reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
All our wood is treated before installation: protection is built in, not applied after.
Built block by block
The assembly process
A repeatable, course-by-course method that turns precise components into a solid timber wall.
01
Prepare the components
Treated pine blocks, cores, dowels, screws, sealant and finishes are prepared before assembly.
02
Set out the wall
The wall is laid out to the design, with careful attention to alignment between courses.
03
Place the first course
The first row establishes the line, level, and rhythm of the entire wall.
04
Add the core
A wooden core is set into the horizontal groove to align the blocks.
05
Stack the next course
The next row locks into place through the machined grooves and core.
06
Add the dowels
Wooden dowels connect adjacent blocks at the vertical joints.
07
Reinforce with screws
Structural timber screws support the mechanical continuity of the assembly.
08
Seal & finish
Joints are sealed and the timber receives a protective surface finish.
Why wooden blocks
Technical inside. Warm everywhere else.
Natural comfort
Visible timber creates warmth, texture, and a calmer connection to the space around you.
Modular precision
Repeatable components and a structured, course-by-course assembly method.
Tested performance
Documented testing across fire, water, thermal, compression, flexure, impact, and sound reduction.
Designed for island living
Well suited to homes, tourist cabins, retreats, and indoor-outdoor living in Bonaire.
Documented wall performance
Tested. Documented. Measured.
The BME wall system is supported by laboratory testing across multiple categories, a clearer technical foundation for planning wooden block construction projects.
Fire resistance
0 min
Tested result with F60 classification (NCh935/1.Of97).
Water tightness
L0
Zero visible interior leakage under documented test conditions.
Thermal performance
U=0 W/m²K
Measured transmittance for the tested 120 mm wall.
Compression
0 kN/m
Representative maximum load (NCh801.Of2016).
Impact behaviour
0 J
Panel remained intact at the documented impact energy.
Wall thickness
0 mm
Tested wall assembly thickness.
Representative maximum load of 261.60 kN/m on a 1.20 × 2.40 × 0.12 m panel, with 8.05 mm vertical deformation at maximum load.Max 261.60 kN/mClass RC3c
Representative maximum load of 28.60 kN/m across a 2.20 m span between supports.Max 28.60 kN/mClass RT3c
Satisfactory behaviour under impact loads; the panel remained intact at 529.74 J, with zero apparent deterioration at 353.16 J.Intact at 529.74 J
Reached the L700 classification at a highest test pressure of 700 Pa, with zero visible interior leaks during the test.Class L700700 Pa
Measured thermal transmittance U = 0.89 W/m²K and thermal resistance R = 1.124 m²K/W for the 120 mm assembly.U 0.89 W/m²KR 1.124 m²K/W
Documented sound reduction testing on a 10 m² wall, rated R(C;Ctr) = 39(-1;-2) dB.39 (-1;-2) dB
Representative maximum load of 7.36 kN/m on a 2.40 × 2.40 × 0.12 m panel. Measured data for project-specific engineering.Max 7.36 kN/mClass RH1c
The full test certificate
Read the complete independent safety & quality test report for the BME wooden block wall system.
What we do
From first sketch to protected timber
Six ways we help bring a wooden block project to life.
01Custom Design
We work with you from the first sketch to final blueprints. Each home is unique, tailored to your land, lifestyle and budget.
02BME System
Our Modular Structural Block system enables faster, more precise construction with minimal material waste on site.
03Full Construction
We manage the entire process, from foundation to interior finishes, with expert supervision at every stage.
04Tourist Cabins
Special projects for eco lodges, retreats and glamping. Designs that attract visitors and generate sustainable income.
05Maintenance & Protection
Every piece of pine we use undergoes autoclave pressure treatment, the gold standard in wood protection.
06Eco Certification
We guide you through the environmental certification process for your construction, adding value and awareness to your investment.
The Caribe range
Models & floorplans
Three starting points built on the BME wooden block system. Each one is a foundation to tailor around your site, your views, and the way you want to live. Switch between the render and the plan on each card.
Compact
Caribe 85 ≈ 85 m²
A compact, efficient home or premium cabin, ideal for retreats, guest houses, and nature-first living.
Family
Caribe 120 ≈ 120 m²
A balanced family home with generous covered terraces and a strong indoor-outdoor connection.
Premium
Caribe 160 ≈ 160 m²
The flagship layout, with wide living spaces, premium detailing, and room to design around a pool or view.
Every model is a starting point. Layouts, finishes, and footprint adapt to your land and design brief.
Where BME fits
From private homes to eco lodges
The modular wooden block method works especially well for spaces that need to feel warm, natural, and memorable.
Custom homesFull-elevation family residences
Tourist cabinsNature-immersed stays
Eco lodgesPoolside, view-led retreats
Cabin retreatsCompact, intimate, off-grid ready
Guest housesWelcoming secondary dwellings
Garden studiosCrafted, characterful small builds
Boutique hospitalityDistinct, high-end timber identity
Wellness spacesCalm, light, landscape-facing
Our mission
Sustainable construction, without compromise.
Wooden Block Houses was founded with a clear mission: to prove that modern construction can be sustainable without sacrificing quality or design.
Our BME System, Modular Structural Block, uses pine wood sourced from responsibly managed forests. Every tree harvested is replanted, completing a natural renewal cycle every 20 years, ensuring the forest lives on indefinitely.
Each home we build is an investment in the planet's future and in the quality of life of those who inhabit it. From design to the final finish, every detail is crafted with care.
100% Renewable Wood
Pine with guaranteed 20 year replanting cycles, ensuring the forest is always alive and growing.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Wood captures CO₂ throughout its lifetime, turning your home into a climate ally.
Patented BME System
Modular precision assembly that reduces on site waste by up to 35% vs. conventional construction.
Pine renewal cycle
A forest that lives on, indefinitely.
The BME System is based on pine, a renewable material that can be grown, harvested, and replanted in managed cycles of approximately 20 years. This gives the construction system a direct connection to responsible forestry and a more natural building process.
Planting
Growth
Harvest
Replant
Sustainable life cycle of the pine wood used in every construction.
Environmental Impact
Every home is a green act.
The BME System is designed around renewable pine, responsible material use, and a construction process that works with the natural renewal cycle of wood.
0
Net deforestation from our builds
0%
Less waste vs. conventional construction
0
Year guaranteed pine renewal cycle
∞
Possible renewal cycles, forever sustainable
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A closer look
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