Perception of the Efficiency and Sustainability of Wooden Buildings in the Use Phase of the Building

Švajlenka, Jozef; Kozlovská, Mária

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-87575-6_4

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“…The structure of these products can consist of a lighter material and/or use less material (e.g., hollow construction) [2]. These do not only imply the lower weight of structures, but ensure the load-oriented use of materials, aiming towards more energy efficiency due to decreased thermal conductivity [3]. Lightweight materials are a sine qua non of aircraft performance to allow greater range and speed, where low weight in relation to strength is needed.…”

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Lightweight Solid Wood Panels Made of Paulownia Plantation Wood

Barbu,

Radauer,

Petutschnigg

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Light Paulownia seamless-edged glued solid wood panels (SWPs), single-layered and three-layered, were analyzed in this study. Both panel types were calibrated at a thickness of 19 mm, a dimension very often in demand on the SWP market, but produced with other wood species (for example, spruce, pine, larch and fir). The panels were bonded with melamine-urea formaldehyde, polyurethane and polyvinyl acetate resins. The panels were tested for their physical (density) and mechanical (modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, compressive shear strength and wood breakage rate) properties. For the single-layered panels, the mechanical and physical properties did not differ significantly and were similar to massive Paulownia wood. For the three-layered panels, the adhesive application of polyurethane influenced positively all SWP properties. Considering the differences in density, these composites failed to achieve the performance of one- and single-layered panels made of spruce. The results of these findings recommend Paulownia SWPs to be used as lightweight and sustainable core materials in sandwich structures for the furniture and packaging industry, sport articles or non-load-bearing constructions.

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Lightweight Solid Wood Panels Made of Paulownia Plantation Wood

Barbu,

Radauer,

Petutschnigg

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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“…Additional critical information about the way the studies have been conducted and other relevant data, markedly about knowledge, collective and individual aspects. -the participants were not aware of the characteristics of the residential area -no socio-demographic or background questions were asked -respondents used a 5-point ranking of the scenario considering sustainability, environmental, economic and social indicators [49] Rendering and pictures of 160 wood constructions Questionnaire 159 respondents selected among wood construction users -the participants were aware of the characteristics of the building -background and demographic questions were asked -open questions were added -sustainability and economic criteria were evaluated…”

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How Sustainability-Related Information Affects the Evaluation of Designs: A Case Study of a Locally Manufactured Mobile Tiny House

Nezzi

Ruiz‐Pastor

Altavilla

et al. 2022

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Sustainability-related information affects people’s choices and evaluation. The literature has made significant efforts to understand the best ways of delivering this kind of information to shape consumer behavior. However, while most studies have focused on packaged products and direct information provided through eco-labels, preferences could be formed differently in other design domains. The paper investigates the effect of the perceived amount of indirect information on the evaluation of an architectural artefact. A sample of 172 participants visited a locally produced mobile tiny house, made with a considerable amount of sustainable materials. The same participants answered a questionnaire about their perceived knowledge, quality, appropriateness and sustainability of the tiny house. The general level of knowledge of the tiny house was used as a proxy of the amount of indirect information received. Although the knowledge of the tiny house was generally low, ratings regarding the other dimensions were overall extremely positive. In particular, no evident relation was found between knowledge of the tiny house and sustainability, while the latter is significantly linked to quality aspects. These outcomes deviate from the evidence from other studies; this might be due to indirect vs. direct information and the peculiarity of the study carried out in the field of buildings. The gathered demographic and background data of the participants make it possible to highlight the role played by gender and age in affecting the evaluations, but the absence of a significant impact of experience in the field, education and origin. The results are compared with findings related to the evaluation of sustainable products and green buildings in particular.

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Perception of the Efficiency and Sustainability of Wooden Buildings in the Use Phase of the Building

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Lightweight Solid Wood Panels Made of Paulownia Plantation Wood

Lightweight Solid Wood Panels Made of Paulownia Plantation Wood

How Sustainability-Related Information Affects the Evaluation of Designs: A Case Study of a Locally Manufactured Mobile Tiny House

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