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Timber structures designed for disassembly: A cornerstone for sustainability in 21st century construction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The need to reduce the construction industry's waste and greenhouse gas emissions has led the sector to advance towards the circular economy by adopting the Design for Disassembly (DfD) system, a philosophy that aims to produce easily recoverable products, parts and materials from dismantled, renovated or transformed structures. Applying the DfD philosophy to timber structures has garnered significant research attention thanks to its inherent modularity and renewability in a system perfectly aligned with DfD principles. In this context, this paper reviews the existing literature on timber structures designed according to DfD standards, identifies its main research themes and highlights some of the current research gaps and challenges. The results of the study provide valuable guidance for researchers, practitioners and regulatory bodies involved in the design, construction and assessment of DfD timber structures and are expected to boost the system's implementation.

Source: Journal of Building Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110619

Authors: Mañes-Navarrete David, Redón-Santafé Miguel, Paya-Zaforteza Ignacio

Institutions: Sener (Spain), Universitat Politècnica de València

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Building Design and Assessment

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,320