The importance of wood and timber in sustainable buildings / / Ali Sayigh, editor

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (326 pages)
• Disciplina: 690.0286
• Soggetto topico: Sustainable construction
• Persona (resp. second.): SayighA. A. M. <1939->
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Introduction -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Bamboo: The Forgotten Versatile Materials -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Bamboo as Building Materials -- Advantages -- Disadvantages -- Bamboo Treatment and Preservation -- Potential of Usages -- 1.3 Bamboo in Vernacular Architecture -- The Bayan Beleq Mosque, Lombok, Indonesia -- Structure System -- Other Building Components of the Mosque -- 1.4 Bamboo Usage in Modern Buildings -- Bamboo Sports Hall, Panyaden International School, Thailand -- Structure Stability -- Bamboo Veil House, Vietnam -- Malaysia Bamboo Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- 1.5 Strategies for Bamboo Usage -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of Wood in Current Sustainable Building in Thailand as Architectural Ornaments -- 2.1 Introduction -- Background of the Topic -- 2.2 Objective -- 2.3 Scope -- 2.4 Methodology -- Sampling Design and Data Collection -- Measurements -- Results Discussion -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Wood Handicraft in the Traditional Architecture of Yemen: Current Dangers and Sustainability Issues -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Background -- Classifications of the Traditional Wood Uses -- Wood in General -- Traditional Woodworking -- Woodworking at the Present Time -- Yemen's Geographical Landforms and Climates -- Social Life in Yemen -- 3.3 Vernacular Architecture -- Urban Fabric of the Old City -- Compliance with Conventional Standards -- Environmental Factors -- Building Materials -- The Traditional Tower House -- Campaign for the Preservation of the Old Cities -- 3.4 Analysis of Traditional Wood Systems -- Roof Structure -- Intermediate Floors Structure -- Staircase Structure -- Traditional Bathrooms and Duct Space Structure -- Bridges Connecting Tower Houses -- Reinforcing Material -- Windows -- Doors/Gates -- Wooden Squared Encasings (Mosandaqat). ; 3.5 Threats and Challenges -- Threats of Losing Many Historical Sites and Buildings -- The War and the Destruction of Treasured Historical Sites -- Damages Caused by Heavy Rains -- Threats to the Wood Handicraft -- War Threats on the Economy and the Traditional Wood Handicraft -- Threats Caused by the Destruction of the Power Outages -- Threats Caused by the Imported Cheap Wood -- Threats Caused by the Ready-Made Products -- Threats Caused by Change of People's Taste and Availability of Ready-to-Use Templates -- 3.6 Can We Solve the Problem? -- General Proposed Framework for Sustainability -- 3.7 Epilogue -- Appendix A: UNESCO World Heritage Committee Report -- References -- Chapter 4: Timber as a Sustainable Building Material from Old to Contemporary Experiences: Review and Assessment of Global and Egypt's Examples -- 4.1 Introduction -- Acoustical Role of Timber -- Lessons and Features Learned from the Literature -- Why Timber Buildings Are Vital in Mitigating Climate Change Impacts? -- 4.2 Objectives -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.4 Benefits of Wood as a Sustainable Material -- 4.5 Timber as New and Sustainable Material for Skyscrapers -- 4.6 Sustainable Contemporary Global Examples -- Sustainable Wood in the Alpine Shelter (Monte Rosa Hütte), Alps -- Usage of Wooden Materials/Challenges of Wood Usage -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- Mega Wood Waffles in the Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- Recycled Wood in the Allele Aviles Mula Watteau Resort in Bali, Indonesia -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- 4.7 Old Examples of Wooden Buildings in Egypt -- Khedivial Opera House in Cairo -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Usage -- Old Wooden Verandas and Timber Buildings in Port Said -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Usage. ; 4.8 Comparative Analysis of Examined Case Studies -- 4.9 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Green Building Issues Using Wood and Timber in Buildings in the Arabian Gulf Countries -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Design for Climate -- 5.3 Timber and Wood Sustain and Comfort Internal Spaces of Buildings -- Increase Energy Efficient -- Application Benefits -- Sustainability -- 5.4 Wood Working -- Wood in Construction -- Market Forces -- Procurement Issues -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6: Wood Building in Portugal -- 6.1 Against Wood -- The Forest -- Climate -- Culture -- The Portuguese Architectural-Constructive Way -- Lack of Incentives and Initiative -- 6.2 In Favor of Wood -- Emergence of Sustainability -- Evolution of Construction Products -- European Codes -- New Architectural Visions -- Policies -- 6.3 Why Don't We Build in Wood? -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Sustainable Wooden Construction of Traditional Houses in Moderate Humid Climate of North Iran -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Role of Wood Material in the Studied Geography -- 7.3 Traditional House Types -- Plain Area -- Foothill Area -- 7.4 Wooden Building Members -- Structure -- Wooden Foundations -- Wooden Skeleton -- Walls -- Roofs -- Ornaments -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Multiple Scales Insight into Using Timber for a Sustainable and Future Approach to Buildings -- 8.1 Trees as a Sustainable Resource -- 8.2 Timber Properties as Construction Materials -- 8.3 Cultural Practices to Use of Timber for Building in Different Time Periods -- 8.4 Relevant Case Studies of Recently Raised Buildings -- 8.5 Future Approach to Sustainable Buildings -- References -- Chapter 9: Laminated Timber Buildings: An Overview of Environmental Impacts -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Forests and Deforestation. ; 9.3 Timber in Buildings, Benefits, and Limitations -- Carbon -- Mechanical Properties and Strength -- Thermal Resistance and Heat Capacity -- 9.4 Environmental Life Cycle Impacts -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: One Floor at a Time: Cross-Laminating a Sustainable Future for Mass Timber in North America -- 10.1 Introduction -- Rings of Time -- Patterns of Growth: Direction, Strength, and the Ways of Nature -- Ingredients in the Alphabet Soup for the Mass Timber Soul -- Organic Paths of Resistance: Structural Strength, Directionality, and Grain -- 10.2 Sustainability and Performance -- Introduction -- Production -- Construction and Operation -- Recycling and Demolition -- 10.3 Case Studies -- Introduction -- Sustainable Features: Timber as a Structural Element -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Footprint Graphic -- Additional Information: Sustainability Features: Energy -- Sustainability Features: Water -- Sustainability Features: Heating And Air -- Introduction -- Prefabrication and Timber Construction -- Challenging Future Concerns -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Footprint Graphic -- Introduction -- Types of Wood Used -- Environmental Sensitivity -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Benefits Graphic -- Introduction -- Hybrid Timber Elements -- Comparative Benefits of CLT -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Benefits Graphic -- 10.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Time and Nature for Responsive Wood Architecture. Two Projects of Schools' Buildings for Temporary and Adaptive Solutions -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 The Concept of Green School: Wood as Environmental Friendly Material -- The Wood Structure of Hexagonal Module as Cell of the Building Organism -- The Application of Wood as Eco-Logical Material for Resilience and Indoor Comfort -- Energy and Environmental Well-Being and Sustainability. ; Safety and Attention to Seismic Risk -- The Positive LCA -- 11.3 The Concept of Temporary Wood Pavilion: Multifunctional Expansion of External School Space -- Technical and Functional Characteristics -- Modularity and Flexibility -- 11.4 Considerations and Results: Next Challenge and Future Trend -- Bibliography -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: The importance of wood and timber in sustainable buildings
• ISBN: 3-030-71700-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910523896303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Innovative Renewable Energy Ser.