#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
This project aims to optimise parts of the Australian sawn timber processing sector, so it can adapt to changes in market demand and material characteristics in ways that align with the future timber-based construction. The project is a review and scoping exercise to find ways of using the whole tree more effectively, while adding value to the built environment. The aim is to propose avenues of research that will address timber supply and provide manufacturing and structural design solutions to build a more resilient industry.
Researchers on the project include: Dr Benoit Belleville, Dr Wen Li, Dr Alireza A. Chiniforush,
Prof Tuan Ngo, Prof Barbara Ozarska, Prof Rod Keenan, Mr Richard Nero & Mr Johannes Fehrmann.
Lead researcher
Sustainability
- Sustainable Materials & Products
- Supply Chain Management, Logistics
- Building Materials & Systems
- Environmentally Sustainable Design
Sustainable Materials & Products
Theme coordinator
Dr Philip Christopher
Projects
Light House Project #6: Malvern East Apartment Development
#32 Acoustic flanking performance of mid-rise light gauge steel (LGS) structures
#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
#37 Australian Timber Fibre Insulation Scoping Study
Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Theme coordinator
Dr Wen Li
Projects
#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
#25 Operational Excellence framework of steel fabrication and processing in the OSM and prefabrication sector (Phase 1)
#31 Demystifying Volumetric Construction: A Study of the Bathroom Pod
#2 Automated tracking of construction materials for improved supply chain logistics and provenance – Phase 1 Scoping Study
#17 The implication of Industry 4.0 for the construction industry: towards smart prefab
Building Materials & Systems
Theme coordinator
Dr Rackel San Nicolas
Projects
#41 New Materials for Windows of the Future – Phase 2
#60 Mass Timber Wellness in Workplaces
#32 Acoustic flanking performance of mid-rise light gauge steel (LGS) structures
#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
#24 Next Generation of Robust and Fire-resilient Light Gauge Steel Systems for Mid-Rise Buildings (Umbrella Project)
Environmentally Sustainable Design
Theme coordinator
Dr Victor Bunster
Projects
#36 Academic validation of performance gap research in energy rating systems
#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
#27 Environmental Decision-Support for Structures
#26 New materials for windows of the future
#11 Environmental Credentials for Building Technology Platforms