Material Value(s): Motivating the architectural application of waste wood

Browne, Xan; Larsen, Olga Popovic; Friis, Nikolaj Callisen; Kühn, Magnus Sølvhøj

doi:10.1007/s44150-022-00065-6

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“…The initial explorations of fabrication methods for the pavilion explored naturally crooked discarded oak as a construction material inspired by previous research by the Aarhus team (Larsen et al, 2022).…”

Section: Integration Of Non-standard Timbermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Investigations seeking synergies between the parameters associated with reclaimed timber and structural components has found potential in the patent developed by Hilding Brosenius (Browne et al, 2022). Brosenius's original 'HB Beam' was manufactured in microfactories during the mid-20th century and was applied to a range of building typologies from housing to long-span aircraft hangers (Brosenius, 1990).…”

Section: A Structural Typology For Reclaimed Timbermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sheil

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ARETI MARKOPOULOU ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, IAAC-INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE OF CATALONIAwe perceive resources and materialise buildings, but also encourages risk-taking in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, promoting growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation.We have many friends and colleagues to acknowledge and wish to start with our warmest thanks to our returning partners Blumer Lehman and ARUP, both of whom support FABRICATE through content, sponsorship, expertise, and exchange. To the Realdania Foundation, Cowifonden Foundation, Statens Kunstfond Foundation, and the Carlsberg Foundation, we express our sincere appreciation for their generous and transformational financial support. Denmark is privileged to have such a robust and extensive landscape of foundations to support research, practice, and dissemination across industry and the arts.In equal measure we thank the FABRICATE community for its continued passion and engagement with the subject matter and this event in particular. From this community we received more than 250 submissions from 45 countries; we would like to thank everyone who responded to the call for the extraordinary breadth, depth, and quality of work submitted, which made the process of review, selection, and curatorship extremely challenging. We are grateful to all authors and collaborators on each of the projects selected, and to all those who generously agreed to present their work.We are deeply appreciative of our wonderful 2024 and 2020 keynote presenters in turn, not only for your provocative orations, but also for your generosity in sharing the insights and perspectives published as the Dialogues in this book. We are indebted to kindred communities for their willingness to promote FABRICATE; this includes the ACADIA, LINA, CAFx and Rhino communities. Our thanks extend to our media partners ArchDaily, Dezeen and Actar/urbanNext.Our sincere gratitude is extended to The Royal Danish Academy for supporting this great enterprise. We thank publishers of the FABRICATE series as the widely acclaimed open access publication it has become; and to Srijana Gurung of the Bartlett communications team for her help with further disseminating the hardback copies in the UK. We are grateful to Riverside Architectural Press for their important role of distributing the publication in North America.Our thanks to those responsible for the tactile experience that you, as reader, are enjoying now: to Albe de Coker printers, we salute your passion for craft and detail, and deeply appreciate your kindness and tolerance -qualities that are vital in the making of well-made things.Finally, we would like to thank all our fellow peer reviewers for their invaluable contribution and generosity in ensuring the highest research standards across the FABRICATE 2024 selection process:

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Section: Integration Of Non-standard Timbermentioning

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Section: A Structural Typology For Reclaimed Timbermentioning

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“…The authors also point out that due to the diversity of this type of material, the sorting and recycling process is not simple. The literature includes a publication [11] on the potential of using wood waste in architecture. The authors stress that in light of the problems of climate change and natural resources, it is necessary to change the ways of using raw materials and materials in construction.…”

Section: Direct Use Of Waste Demolition Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recycling of Materials from Renovation and Demolition of Building Structures in the Spirit of Sustainable Material Engineering

Czarnecki

Rudner

2023

Buildings

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In the European Union, more than 20% of residential buildings were constructed prior to 1945 and are approaching the end of their projected lifespan. This necessitates renovations or demolitions of these structures. A study was conducted to analyze the quantity of waste generated during the dismantling of a representative building from that era. Construction waste is produced during the building process and its disposal can be costly. Sustainable material engineering offers a solution by promoting the reuse of waste materials. When designing new products, manufacturers should consider using waste materials and ensure they have an extended lifespan, efficient life cycle management, and sustainable consumption. A study has shown that researchers are currently exploring the potential use of waste steel, bricks, wood, and glass in composite materials. Direct reuse of waste in the construction industry has also been observed. However, users’ preferences show that while environmental concerns are important, good quality and price are still the primary factors that drive consumer demand. Therefore, materials made from waste materials must demonstrate excellent parameters to gain consumer acceptance. Education initiatives such as green building certifications and education programs for construction professionals and the general public can help promote sustainable practices. Despite progress made in sustainable development, there is still a need for further education to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.

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“…Opportunities exist in the evaluation of the type of material that is most suitable for the construction of different components of building in different jurisdictions. Many sectors are trying to capitalize on the renewability of wood for the reduction of environmental impacts [72].…”

Section: Reducing the Embodied Impacts Of Building Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A framework for the evaluation of the decision between onsite and offsite construction using life cycle analysis (LCA) concepts and system dynamics modeling

Mofolasayo

2023

WJCEA

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The decision to choose between onsite and offsite construction is important in the effort toward sustainable construction. Offsite construction is often promoted as an environmentally friendly approach to construction operations. However, previous studies have shown that there is a lack of clarity on the environmental trade-offs between onsite and offsite construction. Factors that can affect the decision to build onsite or offsite include the availability of a local offsite manufacturing facility, the distance of the offsite factory to the final place of use, the proximity of the site to the local supply of material and labor, etc. This study provides a framework to apply the system dynamic modeling technique to evaluate how various factors can affect the environmental impact of the building construction phase (for onsite or offsite construction methods). The system dynamic model (using Vensim software) that was developed provides a platform that allows users to input variables such as the distance that is expected for transportation of labor, material, and equipment to both the onsite facility and the offsite construction location, factors associated with the use of equipment for construction, the distance needed for transportation of building panels or modules from the offsite facility to the final site, etc. Among other things, the model showed that an increase in the distance from the offsite yard to the final construction site increases the total impacts of transportation of completed modules. An increase in the number of trips for the transportation of material to the onsite construction location increases the total impact of onsite construction. In terms of the environmental impact of construction, none of the two methods of construction gives an absolute superiority over the other. The environmental performance of offsite and onsite depends on various associated factors. It is recommended that building practitioners review various factors that are peculiar to their projects to make an informed decision on the best construction methods.

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Material Value(s): Motivating the architectural application of waste wood

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Recycling of Materials from Renovation and Demolition of Building Structures in the Spirit of Sustainable Material Engineering

A framework for the evaluation of the decision between onsite and offsite construction using life cycle analysis (LCA) concepts and system dynamics modeling

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