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).

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Thursday, 02 March 2023 08:44

Timber in internal design

Uses of timner in internal design for houses

Thursday, 02 March 2023 08:36

Massive timber construction systems CLT

This guide discusses one of the Massive Timbers that is often used called Cross-laminated Timber
(CLT). The guide’s intention is to introduce CLT, providing general product and performance
information, design consideration and building processes.

Thursday, 02 March 2023 08:31

Fire safe use of wood in buildings

Fire Safe Use of Wood in Buildings is ideal for all involved in the fire safety of buildings, including architects, engineers, firefighters, educators, regulatory authorities, insurance companies and professionals in the building industry.

Thursday, 02 March 2023 08:26

Fire Design

This Guide provides a summary of fire safety design process for a number of EXPAN-developed systems, including timber concrete composite (TCC) floors, timber cassette floors and post-tensioned timber beams without any fire-rated lining or additional protection. Design for structural stability in fire conditions is covered, as well as worked examples of the fire safety design procedures for each system.

Concept design for emergency shelters. These prefabricated modules come with power generation solutions, quick assembly mechanisms and customizable expansions.

This paper discusses how prefabricated modular structures can provide a more time-efficient solution by analysing several present-day examples taken from published postdisaster housing reconstruction processes that have been carried out in different parts of the world

This study identified the urban post-disaster housing prototypes that may provide
higher density housing with high quality living spaces, high air quality, and energy efficiency as well as rapid deployment.

This study is devoted to the possibility of using advanced insulation materials, such as Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP), in the insulation and reconstruction of buildings, in connection with the green elements that are installed on the facade in the case of the use of external thermal insulation composite systems.

Case study of a residential building made out of CLT blocks

This article aims to evaluate the benefits of wood
reuse compared to traditional building construction solutions

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