Innovations in Engineered Wood for Sustainable and Resilient Construction
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: engineered wood products; timber connectors; timber flooring; CLT; glulam
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the construction industry transitions toward low-carbon sustainable solutions, sawn timber and engineered wood products (EWPs) are gaining prominence due to their renewability, structural efficiency, and low embodied energy. This Special Issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and industry perspectives on the use of timber and EWPs in modern construction. It will explore advances in timber engineering, product development, durability enhancement, structural performance, and design practices that enable broader adoption in low-rise, mid-rise, and complex buildings. Submissions are invited on topics ranging from material characterisation and manufacturing innovations to design codes, performance modelling, life-cycle assessment, and hybrid construction systems. Research on codes and standards, prefabrication, and resilience in fire, seismic, and moisture contexts are also welcome. This Special Issue aims to bridge the gaps between science, engineering, and practice—providing valuable insights for researchers, designers, builders, and policymakers working to integrate wood more effectively and responsibly into the built environment.
We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and case studies that demonstrate real-world implementation, especially in the context of sustainability targets and decarbonisation of construction.
Dr. Assaad Taoum
Prof. Gregory Nolan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- engineered wood products
- mass timber construction
- structural timber design
- timber durability
- timber codes and standards
- prefabricated timber systems
- mid-rise timber buildings
- timber connections and joints
- fire performance of timber
- timber sustainability and life-cycle
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