Europe Goes Green

Leijten, A.J.M.

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2017.01.316

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“…Wooden buildings undoubtedly have many benefits but also barriers that can be innovated and improved by systematic research and verification. In the field of research on CLT structures, there are several works [54][55][56][57][58] focused mainly on technical properties. Fire safety of wooden buildings is also a very important part of the research of several scientific works [59][60][61].…”

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber

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A balanced combination of heat flows creates suitable conditions for thermal comfort—a factor contributing to the quality of the internal environment of buildings. The presented analysis of selected thermal-technical parameters is up-to-date and suitable for verifying the parameters of building constructions. The research also applied a methodology for examining the acoustic parameters of structural parts of buildings in laboratory conditions. In this research, selected variant solutions of perimeter walls based on prefab cross laminated timber were investigated in terms of acoustic and thermal-technical properties. The variants structures were investigated in laboratory but also in model conditions. The results of the analyses show significant differences between the theoretical or declared parameters and the values measured in laboratory conditions. The deviations of experimental measurements from the calculated or declared parameters were not as significant for variant B as they were for variant A. These findings show that for these analyzed sandwich structures based on wood, it is not always possible to reliably declare calculated values of thermal-technical and acoustic parameters. It is necessary to thoroughly examine such design variants, which would contribute to the knowledge in this field of research of construction systems based on wood.

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Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber

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“…Cross laminated timber (CLT) is gaining in popularity. This construction system owes its popularity to its advantages, the most significant of which is its ratio of weight to static load capacity [45][46][47]. It is for this reason that this system is becoming the main competitor of traditionally used construction systems based on concrete, steel and masonry.…”

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Comparison of Laboratory and Computational Models of Selected Thermal-Technical Properties of Constructions Systems Based on Wood

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Energy-efficient buildings, sustainable buildings, smart buildings, nearly zero-energy buildings, passive and active buildings are construction concepts widely recognised as setting the latest trends. The purpose of their design is to create an optimal thermal microclimate by means of heat flows that are either formed within it or enter into it. This research paper presents an analysis of the measurements of the density of heat flows, their spread in building constructions, all of which is examined in laboratory conditions and confronted with calculation models. The hypothesis of this research is to confirm or refute whether the computational models match the laboratory simulations in terms of thermal-technical parameters. The research uses a methodology designed for examining building constructions under virtually stable conditions. Two variants of external sandwich walls based on prefab cross laminated timber panels (variant A) and structural insulated panel (variant B) were proposed as the subject of the study. Both variants were subjected to research in laboratory conditions and computational simulations. For the sake of comparison, the calculation simulations that manufacturers of wood construction systems typically declare were also performed. The results of the analyses show significant differences between the theoretical or declared parameters and the values measured in laboratory conditions (7.5–32.6%). The deviations of the experimental measurements from the calculated or declared parameters were not as significant for variant A as they were for variant B. These findings show that for these analysed sandwich structures based on wood, it is not always possible to reliably declare calculated values of thermal-technical parameters. The publication is also a contribution to the current needs in the field of heating technology in terms of sustainability and the quality of internal environments.

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“…New breakthroughs in building materials and systems are resulting in ever-improving sustainability outcomes in GBs. Wood as a structural material in buildings is still considered to be an innovative green material, although having a relatively well-established market in Europe and North America [46]. Some current popular green technologies include green roofing technology, thermal bridge blocking technology, residential ecological ventilation technology, and efficient door and window systems and construction techniques [29].…”

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Innovation in Green Building Projects: An Exploratory Inquiry

Ahmad

2023

Buildings

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Green building (GB) projects, although being developed and operated for more than two decades, may still be regarded as innovative. To address the socio-environmental challenges of the built environment, GBs need to continuously innovate. A comprehensive account of the innovation frontiers and factors affecting GB project innovation is missing in previous studies. In this study, for an in-depth understanding of what makes these projects innovative and how to create an enabling environment for their innovation, semi-structured interviews with 45 GB experts from six regions were conducted. Innovation in GBs was found to be a function of the GB idea, constituent building technologies, potential performance, and the project development process. Key frontiers where innovation in GB projects is needed include environmental performance, health and well-being, and the resolution of mutually contradicting project aspirations. The study also identified some factors contributing to innovation in GBs, which are primarily related to support from the government, client, and project team; availability of time and budget; scalability of innovative solutions; and nature of the construction industry. A nexus between green certifications, sustainability, and innovation is also explained. The awareness and understanding of industry experts regarding GB project innovation will add to the theory of GB projects and green innovation, and will help stakeholders to create a more enabling environment for innovation.

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Europe Goes Green

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber

Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber

Comparison of Laboratory and Computational Models of Selected Thermal-Technical Properties of Constructions Systems Based on Wood

Innovation in Green Building Projects: An Exploratory Inquiry

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