Strategies for circular, prefab buildings from waste wood

Klinge, Andrea; Roswag-Klinge, Eike; Radeljic, Leon; Lehmann, Meta

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/225/1/012052

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“…The literature often provides DfD and modular design as viable solutions to increase reuse approaches in the construction industry (Fatourou-Sipsi and Symeonidou, 2021; Whittaker et al , 2021; Klinge et al , 2019b; Finch and Marriage, 2018; De Berardinis et al , 2017). The earlier work of Brand (1995, p. 71) argues for the analysis of “reliability, life-cycle behaviour, environmental impact, user acceptance, compatibility with other materials and ease of disassembly.” Brand also observed that buildings nowadays are not normally designed to be adaptable even though the way they are used changes regularly.…”

Section: Reuse In Timber Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Even though unproven at this time, an upcycling approach in the design process for future buildings could provide significant results toward sustainable development (Fatourou-Sipsi and Symeonidou, 2021). Importantly, the practice of reversible design , where buildings can be assembled, disassembled and reassembled over time, is crucial to improve reuse supply chains, while ensuring that a building part retains its value at the end of its first lifecycle (Kunic et al , 2021; Viscuso, 2021; Klinge et al , 2019b).…”

Section: Reuse In Timber Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Taxonomy supporting design strategies for reuse of building parts in timber-based construction

Lisco,

Aulin

2023

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Purpose The reuse of timber building parts, when designing new buildings, has become a topic of increasing discussion as a proposed circular solution in support of sustainable development goals. Designers face the difficulty of identifying and applying different design strategies for reuse due to multiple definitions, which are used interchangeably. The purpose of this study is to propose a taxonomy to define the relationships between various concepts and practices that comprise the relevant strategies for reuse, notably design for disassembly (DfD) and design for adaptability (DfA). Design/methodology/approach Literature reviews were conducted based on research publications over the previous 12 years and located through the Web of Science and Scopus. Findings A taxonomy for the design process grounded on two strategies for reuse is presented: DfD and DfA. Based on previous work, the taxonomy aims to build a vocabulary of definitions in DfD and DfA to support other researchers and practitioners working in the field. Research limitations/implications The research is limited to the design phase of timber-based buildings. It does not take into account the other phases of the construction process, neither other kind of construction methods. Practical implications The application of the taxonomy can facilitate communication between different actors and provide a way for building product manufacturers to demonstrate their reuse credentials, enabling them to produce and promote compliant products and thereby support design for reuse strategies. Social implications This paper could contribute to a closer collaboration of all stakeholders involved in the building process since the very early phases of the conceptual design. Originality/value This paper contributes a comprehensive taxonomy to support the deployment of circular reuse strategies and assist designers and other stakeholders from the earliest of phases in the building’s life cycle. The proposed definition framework provided by the taxonomy resolves the longstanding lack of a supporting vocabulary for reuse and can be used as a reference for researchers and practitioners working with the DfD and DfA.

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Section: Reuse In Timber Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reuse In Timber Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Taxonomy supporting design strategies for reuse of building parts in timber-based construction

Lisco,

Aulin

2023

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“…Circularity in building is defined as "the dynamic total of associated processes, materials and stakeholders that accommodate circular flows of building materials and products at optimal rates and utilities" [79] (p. 261). In order to facilitate change without loss of materials quality, Circular Building (CB) concept requires adaptable buildings [57,80,81]. Design for Adaptability (DfA) has therefore been investigated as an important enabler for circularity in buildings, which shed the light on concepts of "Open Building" and "Shearing Layers".…”

Section: The Circular Economy In Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Conversely, durable nontoxic materials are important enablers for adaptive reuse projects where they contribute to a prolonged functional life of a building and reuse of its components in other projects [2]. Given all that, new materials must be developed to allow further opportunities for reuse and adaptations of buildings [80]. The use of secondary materials is an important enabler for the waste hierarchy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).…”

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“…What is the role of modern-day technology and intelligent systems in promoting existing design practices, assessing performance, and managing information throughout the whole lifecycle of a building? In this regard, multiple authors emphasized the role of BIM in facilitating the future adaptability of buildings, allowing access to more efficient and accurate information regarding the construction process, materials properties, repair and maintenance, and deconstruction planning [80]. However, some studies still perceive that the use of BIM for such purposes is quite challenging and requires further improvements to achieve further efficiency [67].…”

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Adaptability of Buildings: A Critical Review on the Concept Evolution

2021

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Our ever-evolving built environment is continuously facing emerging needs for housing, work, health, and mobility, among others. Yet, buildings are usually designed and set up as finished permanent objects, reflecting the one constant scenario in mind of defined form, function, and performance. Since change is increasingly inevitable in our life, enlarging buildings’ adaptive capacities in response to arising variables and changing conditions over their lifecycle becomes a necessity in seeking global sustainability demands. The concept of building adaptability has been a notable subject in this respect, increasingly stimulating and proposing regenerative alternatives to today’s often obsolete buildings. This paper critically reviews the existing body of knowledge on the concept of adaptability in building research. The main focus is made on the evolution of the concept interpretations and related paradigms, and on the development of its applications and strategies in the light of promoting models and trends. Drawing on the literature as a source of evidence, the paper analyzes and classifies the content of existing studies published in scientific journals and gray literature, focusing on a timeframe from 2015 up-to-date. Moreover, the paper aims to build a constructive discussion to identify potential gaps between the actual state of the art and emerging needs, which should be addressed by further research.

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A Conceptual Framework for Design for Adaptability Based on Modularity, DfMA, Digital Design, and Fabrication

Omrani,

Iordanova

2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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Strategies for circular, prefab buildings from waste wood

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Taxonomy supporting design strategies for reuse of building parts in timber-based construction

Taxonomy supporting design strategies for reuse of building parts in timber-based construction

Adaptability of Buildings: A Critical Review on the Concept Evolution

A Conceptual Framework for Design for Adaptability Based on Modularity, DfMA, Digital Design, and Fabrication

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