Recognizing the Similar and Thus Accepting the Other: The European and Japanese Traditions of Building With Wood

Zwerger, Klaus

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“…In the literature, many studies focus on the technological aspects of EWPs, their use in construction, and different building solutions [37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50]. Several studies address wood as a structural material in buildings from the perspectives of key professionals (e.g., [8,17,[51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58]) and consumers or residents (e.g., [59][60][61][62][63][64]); while there is a very limited number of works focusing on EWPs from the contractors' perspective in the literature.…”

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A Study on Contractors’ Perception of Using Wood for Construction

Ilgın¹,

Karjalainen²,

Koponen³

et al. 2022

Engineered Wood Products for Construction

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Construction work is very resource-intensive, and construction projects contain many parameters, in which the choice of building material is one of the critical decisions with numerous criteria, e.g., cost, durability, and environmental impact. Moreover, this complex process includes different parties such as contractors, architects, engineers, where contractors are the most influential decision-makers in material selection. Increasing the use of renewable materials such as wood, which is a technically, economically, and environmentally viable alternative in buildings, can make construction more sustainable. The perceptions of the contractors influence what they propose and therefore the increase in wood construction. With the increasing resource efficiency and the need to adapt to climate change in the construction industry, there is need for contractors to implement sustainable practices. In this chapter, contractors’ perceptions of the use of wood in buildings were examined. The results are expected to contribute to environmental remediation by developing strategies to counter perceived barriers and providing insight into new solutions to a conservative space and expanding the use of wood to achieve a more sustainable construction industry. In addition, recommendations for future research, e.g., adhesive- and metal-fastener-free dovetail wood board elements as sustainable material alternatives were presented.

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A Study on Contractors’ Perception of Using Wood for Construction

Ilgın¹,

Karjalainen²,

Koponen³

et al. 2022

Engineered Wood Products for Construction

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“…Additionally, CLT is mainly structural but can also be used as a facade material and a secondary building material, e.g., floor and non-structural walls [ 19 ]. In the literature, many studies focus on the technological aspects of EWPs, their use in construction, and different building solutions [ 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 ]. Several studies address wood as a structural material in buildings from the perspectives of key professionals (e.g., [ 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 ]) and consumers or residents (e.g., [ 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 ]).…”

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Comparative Study on Life-Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint of Hybrid, Concrete and Timber Apartment Buildings in Finland

Rinne

Ilgın

Karjalainen

2022

IJERPH

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To date, in the literature, there has been no study on the comparison of hybrid (timber and concrete) buildings with counterparts made of timber and concrete as the most common construction materials, in terms of the life cycle assessment (LCA) and the carbon footprint. This paper examines the environmental impacts of a five-story hybrid apartment building compared to timber and reinforced concrete counterparts in whole-building life-cycle assessment using the software tool, One Click LCA, for the estimation of environmental impacts from building materials of assemblies, construction, and building end-of-life treatment of 50 years in Finland. Following EN 15978, stages of product and construction (A1–A5), use (B1–B6), end-of-life (C1–C4), and beyond the building life cycle (D) were assessed. The main findings highlighted are as following: (1) for A1–A3, the timber apartment had the smallest carbon footprint (28% less than the hybrid apartment); (2) in A4, the timber apartment had a much smaller carbon footprint (55% less than the hybrid apartment), and the hybrid apartment had a smaller carbon footprint (19%) than the concrete apartment; (3) for B1–B5, the carbon footprint of the timber apartment was larger (>20%); (4) in C1–C4, the carbon footprint of the concrete apartment had the lowest emissions (35,061 kg CO2-e), and the timber apartment had the highest (44,627 kg CO2-e), but in D, timber became the most advantageous material; (5) the share of life-cycle emissions from building services was very significant. Considering the environmental performance of hybrid construction as well as its other advantages over timber, wood-based hybrid solutions can lead to more rational use of wood, encouraging the development of more efficient buildings. In the long run, this will result in a higher proportion of wood in buildings, which will be beneficial for living conditions, the environment, and the society in general.

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“…Although there are numerous research studies on different construction solutions with the use of engineered timber products with related technical features (e.g., [98][99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107][108][109]), several studies have focused on the use of wood as a building material from the viewpoint of construction professionals (e.g., [110][111][112][113][114][115][116][117][118][119]) and consumers or users (e.g., [120][121][122]). On the other hand, to date, there has been a limited number of studies on wooden additional floor applications, especially in the housing construction industry.…”

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Wooden Additional Floor in Finland

2022

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One of the most effective ways to cover real estate development and renovation processes by improving functionality and energy efficiency is wooden additional floor construction. This entry maps out, organizes, and collates scattered information on the current state of the art and the benefits of this practice including its different stages, focusing on the case of Finland. The entry presents this topic in an accessible and understandable discourse for non-technical readers. By highlighting the benefits and opportunities of this sustainable application, the entry will contribute to increasing the awareness of wooden additional floor construction, which has many advantages, and therefore to gain more widespread use in Finland and other countries.

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Recognizing the Similar and Thus Accepting the Other: The European and Japanese Traditions of Building With Wood

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A Study on Contractors’ Perception of Using Wood for Construction

A Study on Contractors’ Perception of Using Wood for Construction

Comparative Study on Life-Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint of Hybrid, Concrete and Timber Apartment Buildings in Finland

Wooden Additional Floor in Finland

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