This is the main output of the Sustainable Modular Houses for People in Need, Project Number: 2021-1-EL01-KA220-VET-000025502. The “research–knowledge hub” (RKH) is an electronic library developed and created for containing detailed items of applied research in the field of timber construction design principles, circular economy, sustainable development and material availability in different regions of Europe.

RKH is an innovative tool for bibliographic search, an electronic library in all languages of the partners in which the project partners have uploaded complete methods of construction (assembly and disassembly), studies, reports, practical guides and case studies which are expected to assist on finding all the necessary resources under one umbrella. The purpose of the RKH is to be a valuable tool in the hands of both researchers but mostly for the professionals who are actually involved in the whole phase of delivering a modular unit for people in need (from design to construction).

Now is the time for Timber

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Video

An interview with Mario Ledermann, an experienced technical leader at a global organisation that advocates the increased use of timber in construction.

Click here to this link: https://timefortimber.org/interview-with-mario-ledermann-technical-leader-at-lendlease/

Mobile Tiny Houses – Sustainable and Affordable?

  • Keywords Sustainability, Modular, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Research Paper

The aim of this research was the development of an innovative, high quality and inexpensive modular system that does not exclude increased ecological standards.

"Quantifying Advantages of Modular Construction: Waste Generation"

  • Keywords Modular, Waste, Construction
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Research Paper

This paper focuses on modular construction as an off-site production system, where a framework to compare waste generation of modular and conventional, in-situ construction methods is proposed

Exploring the Potential of Climate-Adaptive Container Building Design under Future Climates Scenarios in Three Different Climate Zones

  • Keywords Sustainability, Modular, Waste
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Research Paper

This paper explores the conceptual design for an upcycled shipping container building, which is designed as a carbon-smart modular living solution to a single family house under three design scenarios, related to cold, temperate, and hot–humid climatic zones, respectively

100 Projects UK CLT

  • Keywords Waste, Circular, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2018
  • Type Report

The research team collated extensive data on the design and build of 100 of the UK’s most noteworthy completed CLT buildings. With input from specialist engineers, contractors and key stakeholders this information has been structured into chapters which aim to provide designers, contractors and developers with the key information they require to begin their own journey with engineered timber.

Cross-laminated timber construction - an introduction

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2015
  • Type Article

The research team collated extensive data on the design and build of 100 of the UK’s most noteworthy completed CLT buildings. With input from specialist engineers, contractors and key stakeholders this information has been structured into chapters which aim to provide designers, contractors and developers with the key information they require to begin their own journey with engineered timber.

Timber frame structures – platform frame construction (part 1)

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2013
  • Type Report

This article introduces the composition and terminology used for platform timber frame building structures and describes the structural engineering checks which are required to verify the adequacy of the vertical load paths and the strength and stiff ness of the individual framing members

Estratègies sostenibles

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English, Spanish, Catalan
  • Publication Year 2008
  • Type Article

Architecture adapted to the new environmental situation. The study proposes a solution with a reversible construction system with low environmental impact materials, which ensure 100% reuse of the components.

Diseño responsable para la durabilidad de la madera

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language Spanish
  • Publication Year 2020
  • Type Article

This article presents some criteria aimed at improving the durability of wood outdoors, as a result of experience, diagnosis and actions carried out on a wooden pedestrian bridge.

Whole Life Carbon in Construction and the Built Environment Ireland

  • Keywords Sustainability, Waste, Construction
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Report

This project aims to quantify the emissions related to the construction sector in Ireland and the built environment more generally

A Small Modular House as a Response to the Energy Crisis

  • Keywords Sustainability, Modular, Construction
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Research Paper

The purpose of this paper is to present a small modular building that can be a response to the energy crisis and Ukraine’s wave of refugees in Poland.

"Revision of the EU Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for Furniture "

  • Keywords Circular, Regulation, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2017
  • Type Report

This report presents criteria that can be applied to furniture products via procurement exercises that may
directly or indirectly reduce their environmental impact.

Modular panel house design with prefabricated production technology

  • Keywords Sustainability, Modular, Construction
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Research Paper

The purpose of this study is to get efficient home needs from modular panel houses at
low cost and have a comfort factor and describe the design of the modular panel type house.

The Use of Bench-Scale Tests to Determine Toxic Organic Compounds in Fire Effluents and to Subsequently Estimate Their Impact on the Environment

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2020
  • Type Research Paper

Assessment of the environmental impact of toxic compounds within fire effluents with the help of the bench-scale test.

Experimental seismic performance evaluation of modular lightweight steel buildings within the ELISSA project

  • Keywords Modular, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2018
  • Type Research Paper

Summary of a full experimental campaign aiming at investigating
the dynamic properties of a modular building developed within the “Energy
efficient LIghtweight Sustainable SAfe steel construction” (ELISSA) research
project.

Comparing the environmental impacts of wooden buildings in Spain, Slovenia, and Germany

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Research Paper

Life Cycle Assessment of wooden houses in different areas in Europe.

Bio-based building envelops - Challenges and Perspectives

  • Keywords Circular, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Article

This presentation describes the key challenges regarding possible innovations in the bio-based
building sector from the perspective of development in materials science and design concepts as
well as tools and services for improved facade management.

A Method for Accelerated Natural Weathering of Wood Subsurface and Its Multilevel Characterization

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Builder
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Research Paper

An article summarising the findings of research for natural weathering of wood.

A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy

  • Keywords Sustainability, Waste, Regulation
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2020
  • Type Report

Ireland’s National Waste Policy 2020-2025

Planungssicherheit und Prognostizierbarkeit von Unterdecksystemen bzgl. Regendichtheit und Alterungseinflüssen

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Regulation
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language German
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Report

Planning security and predictability of Sub-deck systems was analysed considering the rain tightness and aging effects.

Timber strength grading and strength classes

  • Keywords Construction, Regulation, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Research Paper

The document is about strength grading of timbers used for structural purposes.

Durability by Design

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Research Paper

Designers can considerably extend the life of timber components by attention to detail.

Construction with CLT in multi storey buildings

  • Keywords Regulation, Materials, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Article

This document summarises the results of research projects and practical building experiences from the use of cross-laminated timber up to building class 4 from the view of building physics.

The ABCs of Tall Mass Timber

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2014
  • Type Article

After decades of research the tall / multi-storey buildings are safely constructed with massive timber structures and they compete directly with high-rise concrete and steel.

Transforming Trees into Skyscrapers

  • Keywords Sustainability, Materials, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2021
  • Type Article

How engineered timber materials can create sustainable construction with a number of advantages compared to typical construction materials

Modular Builder MODSCAPE announces revolutionary robotic manufacturing line

  • Keywords Construction, Materials, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Article

Revolutionising the oof-site manufacturing procedure

New Wooden Office Building by Waugh Thistleton Is Absolutely 'LVLy'

  • Keywords Construction, Materials, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Case Study

A case study where LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) work together in modern building proving the flexibility of the design having smaller cross-sections for beams & columns.

Click here to the link: https://www.treehugger.com/london-office-black-and-white-waugh-thistleton-6544215

Wood replaces steel as Japan builders fight climate change

  • Keywords Sustainability, Construction, Materials
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2022
  • Type Case Study

A case study that proves that the wooden structural elements can resist fire and fight climate change.

Thermal Performance Assessment of Flexible Modular Housing Units for Energy Independence Following Disasters.

  • Keywords Sustainability, Modular, Construction
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2019
  • Type Research Paper

An investigation was conducted into temporary modular housing for use in disaster areas to assess the feasibility of energy independence. Flexible modular units have been proposed as a temporary housing solution in disaster areas, as they can be deployed in combination with energy units across a wide range of environments

Sustainable Construction for Urban Infill Development Using Engineered Massive Wood Panel Systems

  • Keywords Circular, Materials, Off-site Manufacturing
  • Target Group Engineer
  • Language English
  • Publication Year 2012
  • Type Research Paper

The use of the CLT systems and their role in facilitating a more liveable city with better models of housing.

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