Thermal Behavior of a Light Timber-Frame Wall vs. a Theoretical Simulation with Various Insulation Materials

Ninikas, Konstantinos; Tallaros, Porfyrios; Mitani, Andromachi; Koutsianitis, Dimitrios; Ntalos, Georgios; Taghiyari, Hamid Reza; Papadopoulos, Antonios N.

doi:10.3390/jcs6010022

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“…Furthermore, our future studies will focus on materials with additives or synthetic materials, such as aerogel [29][30][31][32]. Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental and Energy-Efficiency Considerations for Selecting Building Envelopes

Zaborova

Musorina

2022

Sustainability

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Life cycle assessments in the construction industry reveal that 70–80% of all CO2 emissions occur precisely at the stage of material production (stages A1–A3 of the life cycle). Therefore, not only does the strength and thermal properties of the material selected for construction have major importance, but also the environmental impact of the material and the amount of energy spent to extract, manufacture and transport the materials. The paper presents the thermal calculations for envelope structures, assessing their environmental impact with respect to three parameters: carbon dioxide emissions, total energy consumption and amount of waste generated during material production. The research method used was an analysis of documents from real manufacturers and calculations of the main environmental parameters. Our investigation has led us to conclude that the largest amount of carbon dioxide emissions is produced by structures containing reinforced concrete, since the weight fraction of concrete is significantly greater than that of all other compared materials. The largest amount of non-renewable energy is consumed by structures containing clay bricks and reinforced concrete, since they consist of natural sources. The largest amount of waste is generated by structures containing expanded polystyrene and reinforced concrete consisting of cement, whose production in turn generates a large amount of waste.

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“…Furthermore, our future studies will focus on materials with additives or synthetic materials, such as aerogel [29][30][31][32]. Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental and Energy-Efficiency Considerations for Selecting Building Envelopes

Zaborova

Musorina

2022

Sustainability

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“…The use of wood and its derivatives in construction and especially for insulation and finishing depends to a large extent on its favorable thermal properties. By virtue of its low coefficient of thermal conductivity vis-à-vis other materials of construction, even a light/thin wood frame wall may provide a structure with adequate mechanical properties and an acceptable level of thermal insulation [11]. The interest in "zero-energy" or "low-energy," or "climate-positive" constructions with a reduced demand for externally supplied heat energy has entrenched itself in academic, research, and ABC circles and is sure to be fueled into the future [12].…”

Section: Abc 1 and Woodmentioning

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Sustainable Wooden Skyscrapers for the Future Cities

Almusaed¹,

Almssad²

2023

Wood Industry - Past, Present and Future Outlook

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At the time of writing, energy-saving and eco-friendly building materials have gained acceptance, recognition, and a strong foothold in the construction sector. There is an appreciable degree of congruence in the development of green buildings and bio-based building materials, making it imperative to promote and sustain the application of such materials. Wood is endowed with a host of favorable properties sought after in a building material—its organic warmth, softness, ability to control indoor moisture levels and act as a good insulator, malleability, and workability, to name a few. Wooden buildings blend perfectly into the surrounding landscapes much better than their counterparts. It facilitates design for lightweight and strength, is a renewable resource, and accords stability and seismic resistance to structures. The focus of this chapter is on wooden skyscrapers which promise to be a greener and eco-friendlier option vis-à-vis the conventional concrete high-rises.

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“…Wood is widely regarded as a 'warm' natural material, due to its visual appearance as well as its tactile qualities. Furthermore, its excellent insulating properties, due to the fibrous composition which provide both heat-storage capacity and insulation value [24], makes timber the obvious choice of building material for a cold alpine region such as Vorarlberg.…”

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The Multi-Faceted Practice of Architectural Sustainability Found in the Regional Architecture of Vorarlberg, Austria

Kim

2023

Sustainability

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The biggest and increasingly more urgent challenge of the twenty-first century has become how a more sustainable level of development can be achieved. In order to bring about a better sustainable approach to ‘development’ it is necessary to address various different challenges of economy and society simultaneously. By examining the various aspects of sustainability found in the contemporary regional architecture of Vorarlberg, Austria, this paper attempts to highlight a more holistic and multi-faceted practice of architectural sustainability. The literature review on the definition of sustainable architecture and the architectural culture of Vorarlberg will be followed by the characteristic examination of four case studies. The common characteristics found from the evaluation were matched with some of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Goals to illustrate the multi-layered and connected nature of the sustainability qualities. The results of the research is indicative of a more holistic notion of architectural sustainability that is beyond energy-oriented and the functional efficiency of a building. Rather, it would mean the sustainability of a region, as a whole, when it encompasses the continuation of heritage, the way of living as well as how a building should be responding to the environment throughout its life-cycle.

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Thermal Behavior of a Light Timber-Frame Wall vs. a Theoretical Simulation with Various Insulation Materials

Cited by 6 publications

References 12 publications

Environmental and Energy-Efficiency Considerations for Selecting Building Envelopes

Environmental and Energy-Efficiency Considerations for Selecting Building Envelopes

Sustainable Wooden Skyscrapers for the Future Cities

The Multi-Faceted Practice of Architectural Sustainability Found in the Regional Architecture of Vorarlberg, Austria

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