Wood works
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2021
Författare
Wall, Johan
Modellbyggare
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Sammanfattning
An innovative system of wood connections,
originating in state-of-the art circular design
principles and traditional joinery craftsmanship,
is developed for a structural system of
engineered wood products. The joinery
system is an architectural exploration aimed at
demonstrating how timber structures could be
assembled to facilitate easier deconstruction
and increase the reuse potential of structural
components.
This circular approach to timber design is a
response to the building industry’s linear and
non-disruptive state of affairs which results
in significant negative climate impact and
geophysical catastrophes as consequences.
The linear production process defining the
building industry is unsustainable and a
direct contradiction to our shared vision of a
circular future. These challenges are becoming
increasingly recognized around the world, but
the building industry is moving slowly, and
Sweden is no exception.
ABSTRACT
The way we use resources for constructing
our built environment results in a fine-tuned
and highly efficient method for producing
unmanageable amounts of greenhouse gas
emissions and mountains of waste. We must
transition to a circular design process which
better utilizes resources – fossil as well as
renewable - and enables reuse of processed
building components. As being a significant part
of the problem, the industry is also a significant
part of the solution.
This thesis identifies the climate crisis and
related sustainability challenges along with
reports on methods for counteracting the
current downward spiraling course of action.
A substantial design solution is demonstrated
which performs according to principles of
circularity and utilizes both innovative and
traditional technologies for refining wood.
Beskrivning
Ämne/nyckelord
Architecture, circular design, timber structures, wood innovations, engineered wood products