Norwegian architects’ and civil engineers’ attitudes to using wood in major urban building constructions were investigated. Wood currently has a relatively small share of the market in urban construction, and …
In Norway, the forest resources in the standing forest and the annual harvest of industrial roundwood are well monitored. However, the flows and stocks of wood resources throughout the industrial …
Visual representations of nature, natural objects and design elements, symbols of nature etc. can evoke positive experiences in the built environment. Over the past decades, a number of empirical studies …
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to human activities have increased since pre-industrial times. Climate change arising from anthropogenic activity has been identified as one of the greatest challenges facing countries, …
Wood may be a conditioning component in the indoor environment because the pore structure of wood interacts with the ambient air. These interactions between indoor climate and building interiors may …
A substantial share of global energy consumption is used to accommodate desired indoor climate. Increased focus on energy efficient buildings has resulted in rising concerns about possible adverse effects on …
A widely adopted connection for heavy timber structures is the one with slotted-in steel plates and steel dowels. Although this is a well-proven connection type, it presents some disadvantages, e.g. …
This project evaluates the serviceability parameters vibration and deflection properties of a floor element made from waste wood. The study has shown that floor elements made from waste wood performed …
