Timber Buildings and Sustainability
Concu, Giovanna
Timber Buildings and Sustainability - IntechOpen 2019 - 1 electronic resource (146 p.)
Open Access
The construction sector alone accounts for 40 percent of resource consumption and environmental pollution. In line with the current considerations on environmental sustainability, particular attention is paid to eco-sustainable building materials such as timber. Timber is able to perform both load-bearing and comfort constructive functions. It is also a natural, renewable and recyclable material. However, its use as an engineering material calls for constant development and research. This book provides insight into the spread of the use of timber in the construction industry, presenting some thoughts on important aspects related to production, design and responsible use.
Creative Commons
English
intechopen.78428 9781789238822 9781789238815 9781789858433
10.5772/intechopen.78428 doi
Highway & traffic engineering
Building construction & materials
Timber Buildings and Sustainability - IntechOpen 2019 - 1 electronic resource (146 p.)
Open Access
The construction sector alone accounts for 40 percent of resource consumption and environmental pollution. In line with the current considerations on environmental sustainability, particular attention is paid to eco-sustainable building materials such as timber. Timber is able to perform both load-bearing and comfort constructive functions. It is also a natural, renewable and recyclable material. However, its use as an engineering material calls for constant development and research. This book provides insight into the spread of the use of timber in the construction industry, presenting some thoughts on important aspects related to production, design and responsible use.
Creative Commons
English
intechopen.78428 9781789238822 9781789238815 9781789858433
10.5772/intechopen.78428 doi
Highway & traffic engineering
Building construction & materials