Taking timber beyond traditional boundaries.

Hairstans, Robert

Abstract

Timber is a natural, hygroscopic, anisotropic material that must be properly understood if it is to be used efficiently within the built environment. With good silvicultural practices timber can be sourced responsibly and converted (with relatively low energy requirements) to provide environmentally sound construction products. Combining timber construction components appropriately through holistic design, informed detailing and quality assured building practices will result in a highly energy efficient building fabric that provides user comfort.

Citation

Hairstans, R. (2016). Taking timber beyond traditional boundaries. In TRADA timber industry yearbook 2016. High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire: Exova BM TRADA

• Publication Date: May 19, 2016
• Deposit Date: May 10, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: May 19, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: TRADA timber industry yearbook 2016
• ISBN: 978 1 909594 48 7
• Keywords: Timber; sustainable construction material; timber structures
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/10101