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Conclusions for the industry.Timber is a renewable material that has the potential to help decarbonise new buildings.
However, should the industry move towards using more timber construction, local supply may not be able to meet demand leading to a less sustainable product..The technical difficulties don’t eliminate the use of engineered timber but it’s clear there are many challenges that require more complex integration and technical knowledge than conventional construction systems..The application of timber is wide reaching from engineered timber solutions to simple uses of lumber in isolated instances.
The right type and application of timber needs to be considered alongside the building typology.However, our prevailing view is that timber is the best structural option, particularly in designs driven by carbon.
Timber should be used in low rise buildings such as residential, schools and retail, and could be introduced as upper storeys on a variety of taller builds mixed with other construction systems.
It is not the solution for all buildings, but it has its place within the industry and should be maximised within its constraints.. Technical areas that require further investigation and that may shift the public perspective of engineered timber include the adequate carbon accounting of root decaying and soil, and the impact of sustainable forest management on ecosystems..rehabilitative prison designs.
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