Achieving circular economy through adaptable design: A comparative analysis of literature and practice using mass timber as a case scenario
Journal of Building Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
100, С. 111802 - 111802
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Low-Carbon Emissions and Cost of Frame Structures for Wooden and Concrete Apartment Buildings: Case Study from Finland
Buildings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(5), С. 1194 - 1194
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2024
To
date,
the
existing
literature
lacks
any
studies
that
compare
timber
and
concrete
apartment
buildings
in
Finnish
context
regarding
their
carbon
footprint,
handprint,
cost
of
frame
structures.
This
study
rigorously
analyzes
calculates
costs
associated
with
various
structural
solutions
a
proposed
multi-story
building
located
Laajasalo,
Helsinki,
Finland.
While
primary
focus
is
on
wooden
construction,
exploring
both
its
challenges
opportunities,
this
also
includes
comparative
assessment
construction.
In
Finland,
regulations
require
sprinkler
fire
extinguishing
system
to
be
installed
inside.
Also,
weather
protection
typically
added
top
connection
construction
buildings.
When
are
taken
into
account,
achieving
positive
climate
effects
through
290%
higher
than
solid
wood
frame.
Our
findings
will
provide
robust
basis
for
assessing
sustainability
feasibility
methods,
offering
valuable
insights
environmental
economic
considerations
decision-makers
Finland
beyond
as
evolve
awareness
impacts
grows.
Язык: Английский
The Prefabrication of Glued Timber Houses for Residential Construction in Poland
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025
Many
countries,
including
Poland,
are
currently
testing
the
construction
of
multi-family
houses
using
a
prefabricated
system
glued
laminated
timber
(CLT).
Poland
has
great
potential
for
application
wood
technologies
in
housing
sector.
The
purpose
article
is
to
analyse
real
advantages
this
technology,
as
well
difficulties
and
threats.
It
important
determine
boundary
conditions
location
type
construction,
such
legal
force
each
country,
especially
with
regard
fire
protection
buildings,
availability
local
resources,
transport
distance
between
place
extraction
raw
material,
production
CLT
panels,
prefabrication
elements
final
site.
A
separate
problem
be
considered
overcoming
mental
barrier
society
that
accustomed
durability
house
concrete
or
brick
structure,
associates
impermanence.
Other
bottlenecks
development
high
price
imported
low
level
social
acceptance
wooden
structures
long-term,
stable
safe
solution.
Язык: Английский
Insights from Finnish Experts on the Construction Practices and Future Prospects of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Forests,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(1), С. 31 - 31
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023
Given
that
CLT
is
a
relatively
recent
innovation,
there
notable
scarcity
of
market
research
in
Finland.
Presently,
limited
body
literature
provides
thorough
comprehension
the
present
state,
varied
applications,
and
anticipated
future
developments
concerning
use
within
Finnish
construction
sector.
The
availability
data
underscores
need
for
more
extensive
studies
to
fill
this
knowledge
gap
provide
nuanced
insight
into
evolving
landscape
adoption
industry.
This
article
aims
through
semi-structured,
in-depth
interviews
with
15
experts.
Key
findings
highlighted
(1)
hierarchical
order
familiarity
among
professionals
Finland,
ranging
from
highest
lowest,
was
identified
as
follows:
architects,
engineers,
developers,
builders,
contractors;
(2)
pronounced
necessity
exists
heightened
expertise
training
realm
CLT;
(3)
considered
promising
option
endeavors
aimed
at
mitigating
impacts
climate
crises;
(4)
showcased
adaptability
environments
marked
by
highly
fluctuating
climatic
conditions,
emphasizing
importance
comprehensive
approach,
including
proactive
maintenance
strategies;
(5)
Finland
adopted
commendable
forward-looking
sustainable
practices
forest
management;
(6)
across
wide
range
building
categories;
(7)
perceived
vulnerabilities
primarily
included
lack
cost-competitiveness,
insufficient
sound
insulation,
inadequate
production
volume;
(8)
key
prospects
encompassed
versatility
CLT,
increasing
demand
propelled
environmental
considerations,
collaborative
advancements
hybrid
techniques.
will
contribute
greater
usage
industry
revealing
challenges,
potential,
outlook
use.
Язык: Английский
Longitudinal analysis of interorganizational collaborative networks of cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction
Hisham Said,
Aswathy Rajagopalan,
Daniel Hall
и другие.
Construction Innovation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 9, 2024
Purpose
Cross-laminated
timber
(CLT)
is
an
innovative
construction
material
that
provides
a
balanced
mix
of
structural
stiffness,
fabrication
flexibility
and
sustainability.
CLT
development
innovation
diffusion
require
close
collaborations
between
its
supply
chain
architectural,
engineering,
manufacturing
(AECM)
stakeholders.
As
such,
the
purpose
this
study
to
provide
preliminary
understanding
knowledge
process
construction.
Design/methodology/approach
The
implemented
longitudinal
social
network
analysis
AECM
companies
involved
in
100
projects
UK.
project
data
were
acquired
from
industry
publication
decoded
form
multimode
project-company
network,
which
was
projected
into
single-mode
company
collaborative
network.
This
complete
filtered
four-phase
allow
over
time.
A
set
node
metrics
used
characterize
topology
patters
centrality
companies.
Findings
highlighted
scale-free
structure
depends
on
influential
hubs
manufacturers,
engineers
contractors
accelerate
diffusion.
However,
such
more
vulnerable
disruptions
due
dependence
these
few
prominent
hubs.
Also,
network’s
decreased
modularity
confirms
maturity
technology
formation
cohesive
clusters
partners.
macro
approach
critical
role
upstream
stakeholders
their
higher
centralities
Stronger
found
(timber
manufacturers)
downstream
(architects
main
contractors).
Originality/value
contributes
field
industrialized
by
characterizing
networks
are
propose
governmental
policies
initiatives
advance
sustainable
material.
Язык: Английский
Numerical Analysis of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Wall Panels Under Fire
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Cross-laminated
timber
(CLT)
has
gained
popularity
worldwide
as
a
sustainable
building
product,
attracting
the
attention
of
designers,
engineers,
and
builders
in
recent
years.
However,
behaviour
under
fire
is
significant
concern
because
its
combustible
nature.
Only
limited
research
been
conducted
on
CLT
using
finite
element
(FE)
analysis.
The
main
aim
this
study
to
develop
an
FE
model
investigate
wall
panels
exposure
standard
conditions.
accuracy
was
validated
by
comparing
experimental
results
temperature
distribution
at
different
thickness
depths
obtained
from
literature,
with
predicted
numerical
Furthermore,
comparative
analysis
performed
establish
resistance,
charring
rate,
charred
depth
panels,
outcome
compared
results.
temperatures
within
were
observed
be
good
agreement
exposure,
which
may
reduce
number
necessary
lab
experiments
future.
Язык: Английский