Assessment of the sustainability of façade refurbishment

Petrovski, Aleksandar; Petrovska-Hristovska, L.; Ivanovic-Sekularac, A Jelena; Sekularac, D Nenad

doi:10.2298/tsci190218307p

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“…Thermowood is characterized by increased durability, which predestines it for outdoor exposures. Thermal modification of wood is focused on improving the resistance of wood to water and biological pests [65]. As follows from the question Z10, 77.19% of potential customers are willing to invest in thermowood, on the other hand 22.81% of respondents are not willing to invest in thermowood.…”

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“…As follows from the question Z10, 77.19% of potential customers are willing to invest in thermowood, on the other hand 22.81% of respondents are not willing to invest in thermowood. Thermal modification of wood could bring customers better wood quality and its wider utilization, as declared by [65][66][67][68].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As in other sectors, innovations are also emerging in the wood processing industry to make the use of wood more efficient. As [65] claim, thermowood is characterized especially by long durability and application in exteriors. Currently, however, only 53.48% of WFEs produce thermowood, which according to the findings does not cover the market demand.…”

Section: Identified Main Shortcomings Of Supply Vs Demand For Colour Tones Of Woodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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What Is the Supply and Demand for Coloured Wood Products? An Empirical Study in Slovakian Practice

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The paper deals with the issue of the colour tones of wood and furniture products. The main aim is to identify the supply of the colour tones of wood and furniture products and to map the interest in these wood colour tones at potential customers in Slovakia. By means of two independent surveys of supply and demand for colour tones of wood and furniture products, various shortcomings have been identified. It is necessary to increase the supply of wood and furniture products with the natural colour of the wood and at the same time in colour tones of grey, white and brown. The current demand for thermowood and modified alder wood is significantly higher than the supply of such products in the Slovak market. The results of the study represent an opportunity for Slovak woodworking and furniture enterprises to adjust their range of products according to the needs of potential customers, which will bring them higher turnover and help to overcome the current problems associated with the “COVID crisis”.

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Section: Results Of the Empirical Survey Of Demandmentioning

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“…The items of the interior can also be designed differently. For example, rug suppliers such as Desso offer the opportunity to rent a rug; the rugs would be returned at the end of the time [ 88 ]. They also produce a new rug using the same material.…”

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Coherent Investigation on a Smart Kinetic Wooden Façade Based on Material Passport Concepts and Environmental Profile Inquiry

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Wood is one of the most fully renewable building materials, so wood instead of non-renewable materials produced from organic energy sources significantly reduces the environmental impact. Construction products can be replenished at the end of their working life and their elements and components deconstructed in a closed-loop manner to act as a material for potential construction. Materials passports (MPs) are instruments for incorporating circular economy principles (CEP) into structures. Material passports (MPs) consider all the building’s life cycle (BLC) steps to ensure that it can be reused and transformed several times. The number of reuse times and the operating life of the commodity greatly influence the environmental effects incorporated. For a new generation of buildings, the developing of an elegant kinetic wooden façade has become a necessity. It represents a multidisciplinary region with different climatic, fiscal, constructional materials, equipment, and programs, and ecology-influencing design processes and decisions. Based on an overview of the material’s environmental profile (MEP) and material passport (MP) definition in the design phase, this article attempts to establish and formulate an analytical analysis of the wood selection process used to produce a kinetic façade. The paper will analyze the importance of environmentally sustainable construction and a harmonious architectural environment to reduce harmful human intervention on the environment. It will examine the use of wooden panels on buildings’ façades as one solution to building impact on the environment. It will show the features of the formation of the wooden exterior of the building. It will also examine modern architecture that enters into a dialogue with the environment, giving unique flexibility to adapt a building. The study finds that new buildings can be easily created today. The concept of building materials passport and the environmental selection of the kinetic wooden façade can be incorporated into the building design process. This will improve the economic and environmental impact of the building on human life.

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“…It has been noted [7] that sustainable improvements for retrofitting should consider the embodied energy and environmental impacts of material productions and refurbishment implementation. Different refurbishment tactics based on sustainability principles and multicriteria assessment schemes have been proposed for residential [8][9][10] and historical buildings [11]. Sustainable refurbishment is based on a multicriteria design, and several refurbishment assessment schemes have been established, including LEED [12], BREEAM [13], etc.…”

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Implementing Regenerative Design Principles: A Refurbishment Case Study of the First Regenerative Building in Spain

Petrovski

Pauwels²,

González

2021

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The conventional building design and construction have detrimental impact onto the environment. With the current pace of development of the contemporary society, these issues cannot be fully addressed with the concept of sustainable design and construction, which is based on causing less harm to the environment. Thus, the regenerative concept is gaining relevance, as it is changing the construction paradigm toward the delivery of a human-centric environment, which, when coupled with the circular economy, aims to enable the natural environment to evolve. In order to have a more frequent delivery of regenerative buildings, it is necessary to broaden the knowledge on regenerative design, which is the objective of this paper. The aim is to investigate the design process, strategies, and technologies that are applied during the design and construction of a refurbished residential building, which is intended to be the first regenerative building in Spain, and is currently in the process of certification as per the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standard. Therefore, a literature review was performed, followed by a site visit of the case-study building. The research is organized according to the seven categories (petals) of the Living Building Challenge standard, and all 20 imperatives of the LBC are discussed. Additionally, the aspects of costs and project management are investigated. The findings point out the main design features and challenges toward the realization of regenerative refurbishment, in order to fully adhere to the demands of the LBC, and discusses their potential for a broader application in rural as well as urban settings. The analysis of the case-study design and construction can serve as a valuable insight to deliver future regenerative buildings and accelerate their implementation in the construction industry. This article is based upon the work of COST Action RESTORE CA16114, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).

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Assessment of the sustainability of façade refurbishment

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

What Is the Supply and Demand for Coloured Wood Products? An Empirical Study in Slovakian Practice

What Is the Supply and Demand for Coloured Wood Products? An Empirical Study in Slovakian Practice

Coherent Investigation on a Smart Kinetic Wooden Façade Based on Material Passport Concepts and Environmental Profile Inquiry

Implementing Regenerative Design Principles: A Refurbishment Case Study of the First Regenerative Building in Spain

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