Use of wood in sustainable architecture
Use of wood in sustainable architecture

Author(s): Georgi Georgiev
Subject(s): Economy, Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Международно висше бизнес училище
Keywords: timber structures; sustainable architecture; LCA; LCCA
Summary/Abstract: Importance of wood as a sustainable and renewable material presumed its large scale use in architectural structures for centuries. In order to analyze the potential of prospective application of wood in build environment in Bulgaria it is instrumental to investigate the regional specifics in historical development of wooden structures in traditional building practices of the Mediterranean region and in particular on Balkan region Purpose: Understanding the evolution of building practices and identification of sustainable approaches. Many traditional building practices that involve the use of wood are inherently sustainable, incorporating low-impact and resource-efficient techniques. A historical review of the use of wood in architecture can identify these sustainable practices and help us learn from them. A historical review of the use of wood in architecture can provide insight into the stages of development of wooden structures over time and reveals specifics of use of wood according to different cultures and how the technology for working with wood has evolved over time.

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