Paper

The Use of Wood Betters the Relationship Between People and Places

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Abstract

Wood is a very versatile building material. For centuries it has been used in construction. The use of wood declined as the use of reinforced concrete increased. Wood is a renewable material capable of storing CO2, which is helpful for the struggle against climate change. Thus, starting from proper forest management, it is possible to have a building material that suits indoor climate conditions, allowing the improvement of structural response, good thermal and acoustic insulation, excellent olfactory perception, and easy humidity control. This versatility makes it a great material to ensure the well-being and comfort of the user. Well-being and comfort are people's perceptions of their environmental conditions. People's expectations and experiences are vital to the success of bio-economy business strategies, even if the inclusion of the human dimension is often not considered in the resolution of problems relating to housing. The focus of this paper is the encouragement of using wood, notably engineered woods like cross-laminated timber (CLT), glued laminated timber (glulam), nail laminated timber (NLT) and dowel laminated timber (DLT), because it favors the relationship between people and spaces, and it guarantees an excellent response in structural terms. This triggers a virtuous mechanism that enhances the entire wood supply chain that starts from forest management and reaches the benefits of the user both in the residential dimension and in the global space.

How to Cite:

Frunzio, G., De Simone, M., Loreto, G., Di Gennaro, L. & Massaro, L., (2023) “The Use of Wood Betters the Relationship Between People and Places”, Building Technology Educators’ Society 2023(1), 130–133. doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/btes.1944