Timber-clad facades, traditionally prevalent in North America and Scandinavia, are gaining popularity in central Europe and the UK for applications beyond low-rise buildings. Timber differs from typical cladding materials, such as masonry, due to its...
The development of a methodological approach to detecting the presence of flame retardants in building materials and products and finding their concentration is an essential part of the performance evaluation of flame retardants for timber. The above...
Lightweight timber-based structures are an increasingly common part of envelopes of new buildings due to increasing requirements for their energy performance. In addition, due to the fact that wood is a sustainable material, it can be assumed that th...
Increasing importance is being placed on sustainability worldwide to limit climate change’s effects. In New Zealand, a sizeable increase in demand for housing is driving a residential construction boom, with new dwelling consents increasing yea...
In order to rationally utilize wood materials, increase wood quality, and mitigate drawbacks, research on industrial techniques for timber protection and preservation is essential on a European and global scale. When high-quality timber enters the ma...
This review article critically examines the fire performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT), a key structural material for sustainable construction, by synthesising recent advancements in both experimental and numerical research. It identifies a cri...
A study was realized to assess the effects of historical and projected future climates on the hygrothermal performance of cross-laminated timber wall assemblies in 12 Canadian cities belonging to several climate regions and zones and for two cladding...
The combustibility of natural wood presents a negative impact for using this material in buildings. Timber elements can be cladded with boards made of non-combustible materials. This study represents a group of options for increasing the resistance o...
Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) is an important timber resource for the Portuguese forest and construction sectors. Nevertheless, its relatively low density is associated with reduced stiffness and mechanical strength, which limits its suitability...
The increasing use of wooden cladding in multi-storey buildings raises critical fire safety concerns, especially in ventilated façade systems where the chimney effect can accelerate vertical flame spread. This study combines theoretical analys...
Preserving historical railway assets presents a complex systems challenge, in which uncertainties in material performance, structural degradation, and regulatory requirements directly impact long-term reliability and operational continuity. Tradition...
This study explores how integrating design processes into the native timber industry of southern Chile, specifically in the Araucanía and Los Ríos regions, can improve the value chain and promote sustainability. Chile’s native woo...
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) systems join the positive aspects of engineered wood products (good seismftaic behaviour, low thermal conductivity, environmental sustainability, good behaviour under fire if appropriately designed) with those of...
Fire has been proven to threaten human lives and buildings significantly. Extensive research is being conducted globally to reduce fire risks, particularly in high-rise buildings that incorporate steel for structural support, timber for decorative el...
Bio-inspired and bio-based materials are increasingly recognized as powerful enablers of climate-responsive and low-carbon architecture. By learning from natural systems, such as adaptability, self-regulation, and resource efficiency, these materials...
A need for the refurbishment and renewal of the existing building stock has been in focus for many decades, principally because of excessive global energy consumption and pollution. This paper presents a methodology and the results of analysis of cho...
The European goal to reach carbon neutrality in 2050 has further put the focus on the construction sector, which is responsible for great impacts on the environment, and new sustainable solutions to renovate the existing building stock are currently...
In seismic European countries most of the residential building stock is highly energy-intensive and earthquake-prone because it was built before the enforcement of the most recent energy and seismic codes. Furthermore, this stock often shows a low ar...
As energy-efficient buildings become central to climate change mitigation, the opportunity for interior and interstitial moisture accumulation and mould growth can increase. This study investigated the potential simulation-based mould growth risks as...
Vernacular heritage conservation often separates material fabric, environmental adaptation, and social meaning. This study addresses that separation for one settlement. Socio-environmental heritage is defined here as heritage whose significance resid...