[PDF] The Importance Of Wood And Timber In Sustainable Buildings eBook

Author : Ali Sayigh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 32,25 MB
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3030717003

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This book emphasizes the important message that architects and structural engineers must strive to ensure that the buildings they design and construct should not be major contributors to climate change. Rather, they should be exploring the use of green materials and building methods – such as timber, wood, and associated materials – in order to safeguard the environment. These sustainable materials are not only environmentally friendly, but they have the added benefit of being easy to manufacture, cost effective, often locally available, and easily replenished. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that wood and timber are viable materials in the construction of a wide variety of building types, including medium and high-rise buildings. The Importance of Wood and Timber in Sustainable Buildings brings together a distinguished group of contributors from different cultures and building traditions to address why now is the time to rethink our construction methods and explore replacing many of the carbon intensive materials that are currently being used with wood and timber.

Author : Sven Meyer
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 2019-03-26
Category :
ISBN : 9783668894006

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Scientific Study from the year 2018 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, grade: 1,0, language: English, abstract: Sustainability has become a common trend as a lot of sustainable solutions have emerged within the last years in many different areas. The main principle can be claimed as balancing the needs of our current generation without any negative impact on our future generations. In construction, however, sustainability does not receive as much attention as in other fields, which is why this paper will focus on the role of timber as a sustainable construction material. The US housing market shows an increasing demand, which leads to the consumption of more construction material. The managed forest areas in the USA must be increased to cover the future needs and preserve wood as a sustainable material. An estimation of the required timber resources for a building will be examined not only to estimate the need of new building material in the future, but also the required forest stock. The importance of timber will be shown by comparison to other building materials. Weighing the pros and cons of timber as a sustainable material compared to others, its implementation in the context of taller buildings and fire resistance will be discussed.

Author : Giovanna Concu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1789238811

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The construction sector alone accounts for 40 percent of resource consumption and environmental pollution. In line with the current considerations on environmental sustainability, particular attention is paid to eco-sustainable building materials such as timber. Timber is able to perform both load-bearing and comfort constructive functions. It is also a natural, renewable and recyclable material. However, its use as an engineering material calls for constant development and research. This book provides insight into the spread of the use of timber in the construction industry, presenting some thoughts on important aspects related to production, design and responsible use.

Author : Jim Coulson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119701090

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There is a growing interest in the use of wood in new building, not least because it has low embodied energy and it is an infinitely renewable resource. Despite a great deal of innovation in the use of wood in construction in recent years, the fundamentals of using this natural material have not really changed: the different types of wood have different properties and differing responses to the environment in which they are used. When used correctly, wood is an excellent building material but when inappropriately specified or used, it may cause problems. Poor understanding of the properties of wood and the many species and grades that are commercially available can result in this versatile material performing below expectation, and certainly less well than could have been achieved with greater understanding about how best to use it. How Wood Works is a combination of the author's two previous books, into one comprehensive volume. Revised and updated material to deal with the essentials of structural design and building in timber, in a sustainable manner while reflecting on changes in Standards and other Regulations and expanding on certain technical areas – such as more detailed wood science and wood structure.

Author : Helen Goodland
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 19,75 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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This study provides an overview of the current policy and regulatory environment regarding sustainable construction materials in the building sector in Europe and North America, and, where applicable, offers a commentary on the effectiveness of such regimes in driving the adoption of wood products. The study's objective has been to conduct a broad survey across a range of policies, initiatives and programmes in order to document the current circumstances as a starting point for further discussions, technical meetings and policy debates with a view to enhance the use of wood in buildings through policy advice to member states.

Author : Helen Goodland
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 38,98 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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This study provides an overview of the current policy and regulatory environment regarding sustainable construction materials in the building sector in Europe and North America, and, where applicable, offers a commentary on the effectiveness of such regimes in driving the adoption of wood products. The study's objective has been to conduct a broad survey across a range of policies, initiatives and programmes in order to document the current circumstances as a starting point for further discussions, technical meetings and policy debates with a view to enhance the use of wood in buildings through policy advice to member states.

Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Blurb
Page : pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2017-02-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781366377418

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This book describes a new structural system in wood that represents the first significant challenge to concrete and steel structures since their inception in tall building design more than a century ago. The introduction of these ideas is driven by the need to find safe, carbon-neutral and sustainable alternatives to the incumbent structural materials of the urban world. The potential market for these ideas is quite simply enormous. The proposed solutions have the potential to revolutionize the building industry, address the major challenges of climate change, urbanization, and sustainable development and to significantly contribute to world housing needs.

Author : Joseph Mayo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 34,34 MB
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1317587499

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Over the past 10-15 years a renaissance in wood architecture has occurred with the development of new wood building systems and design strategies, elevating wood from a predominantly single-family residential idiom to a rival of concrete and steel construction for a variety of building types, including high rises. This new solid wood architecture offers unparalleled environmental as well as construction and aesthetic benefits, and is of growing importance for professionals and academics involved in green design. Solid Wood provides the first detailed book which allows readers to understand new mass timber/massive wood architecture. It provides: historical context in wood architecture from around the world a strong environmental rationale for the use of wood in buildings recent developments in contemporary fire safety and structural issues insights into building code challenges detailed case studies of new large-scale wood building systems on a country-by-country basis. Case studies from the UK, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Italy, Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia highlight design strategies, construction details and unique cultural attitudes in wood design. The case studies include the most ambitious academic, hospitality, industrial, multi-family, and wood office buildings in the world. With discussions from leading architectural, engineering, and material manufacturing firms in Europe, North America and the South Pacific, Solid Wood disrupts preconceived notions and serves as an indispensable guide to twenty-first century wood architecture and its environmental and cultural benefits.

Author : Meg Calkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0470418923

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Dieser umfassende Leitfaden zur Evaluierung, Auswahl und zum Einsatz nachhaltiger Materialien im Landschaftsbau bietet einen Überblick über Strategien, mit denen sich die Auswirkungen herkömmlicher Baumaterialien auf die Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit minimieren lassen, und stellt ökologische Alternativen vor. Neben detaillierten und aktuellen Informationen zu Baumaterialien für eine "grüne Bebauung" erhält der Leser eine Einführung in Werkzeuge, Techniken, Vorstellungen und Quellen für die Evaluierung, Beschaffung und Spezifikation nachhaltiger Baustoffe. In den jeweiligen Kapiteln werden sowohl herkömmliche als auch neue ökologische Materialien, Auswirkungen der einzelnen Baustoffe auf die Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit sowie Strategien zur Minimierung derartiger Belastungen beschrieben. Fallstudien geben Auskunft über Kosten und Leistungsmerkmale und dokumentieren die gesammelten praktischen Erfahrungen.

Author : Dennis Jones
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2017-07-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0081009925

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Performance of Bio-based Building Materials provides guidance on the use of bio-based building materials (BBBM) with respect to their performance. The book focuses on BBBM currently present on the European market. The state-of-the-art is presented regarding material properties, recommended uses, performance expectancies, testing methodology, and related standards. Chapters cover both ‘old and traditional’ BBBM since quite a few of them are experiencing a comeback on the market. Promising developments that could become commercial in the near future are presented as well. The book will be a valuable reference resource for those working in the bio-based materials research community, architects and agencies dealing with sustainable construction, and graduate students in civil engineering. Takes a unique approach to bio-based materials and presents a broad overview of the topics on relevant areas necessary for application and promotion in construction Contains a general description, notable properties related to performance, and applications Presents standards that are structured according to performance types