2. timber as a sustainable building material

Timber as a sustainable building material B+C Design Construct Bala Residence

Sustainable building materials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

So, what is timber? ,[object Object],[object Object]

The resource ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Click on image to play video >> Source: FWPRDC Education Resource Package -Construction Component

Managed native forests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A plantation coup ,[object Object]

Timber - environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Carbon cycle Carbon IN Carbon OUT Over long term Carbon in ~ carbon out Growing Trees absorb lots of C0 2 Large trees die by losing leaves then falling over

Environmental considerations Managed Native Forest Plantation Growing Trees Over long term Carbon removed from atmosphere > carbon released into atmosphere New trees planted Harvesting Removes Carbon C0 2 IN C0 2 OUT

Timber grows on trees! ,[object Object]

Cellular construction of timber ,[object Object],[object Object]

Grading for forest products ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],Hardwood in a drying yard

Some considerations when selecting materials! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Timber is a clean material ,[object Object]

Life cycle impacts of major building materials . Source: ATHENATM Sustainable materials Institute, undated

Timber is a healthy material ,[object Object],[object Object]

Timber is a renewable material ,[object Object],[object Object]

Timber flows through the economy.

Durability issues ,[object Object],700 year old grain store, France

Durability issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Durability Biological/ Physical Hazards: Weathering Fire Chemical Fungi Termites / borers Marine Timber: Species Natural durability of heartwood Design Detailing Minimises exposure to hazards Maintenance ensures protection remains functional Treatment enhances durability of sapwood

Timber can be durable by design ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Timber is resource efficient ,[object Object]

Reusable and recyclable material ,[object Object],500yr old recycled timber, France

Other recycling options ,[object Object]

Timber is an energy efficient material Timber uses less energy to make!

Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. timber as a sustainable building material

2. timber as a sustainable building material

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