Wojciech Plowas' Outputs (4)

Loft Conversions with Timber (2023)
Report
Plowas, W. (2023). Loft Conversions with Timber. Timber Development UK

Converting a loft into an active living space needs careful consideration due to modification of structural timbers and increased loads. But utilising timber improves performance thanks to its thermal and acoustic insulation properties.

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Timber Connection Design (2023)
Report
Plowas, W. (2023). Timber Connection Design. Timber Development UK

As a natural material, timber experiences dimensional changes due to moisture content which connectors must withstand. If connectors are exposed, their aesthetics plus the durability of the timber should be considered.

Fire Design: Regulation (2023)
Report
Plowas, W. (2023). Fire Design: Regulation. Timber Development UK

Fire safety in timber construction is subject to national building regulations and prescriptive-based design approaches.

Transforming Timber (2023)
Digital Artefact
Hairstans, R., Plowas, W., Livingstone, A., Connell-Skinner, K., Cramer, M., Ridley-Ellis, D., & Seminara, P. Transforming Timber. [Website content]

The construction materials used since the industrial revolution now dominate the sector. This is one of the leading causes of our current climate crisis. We need alternative solutions.

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