Estimation of energy demand and greenhouse gas emission reduction effect of cross-laminated timber (CLT) hybrid wall using life cycle assessment for urban …

B Shin, SJ Chang, S Wi, S Kim - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The building and construction sector accounted for 36% of final energy use and 37% of
energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions in 2020. According to a recent …

Study of technological advancement and challenges of façade system for sustainable building: Current design practice

D Fernando, S Navaratnam, P Rajeev, J Sanjayan - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, several façade systems exist to enable sustainable building design. The biggest
challenges for façade designers are to identify new technology and effective, sustainable …

Assessing the environmental impact of using CLT-hybrid walls as a sustainable alternative in high-rise residential buildings

B Shin, S Wi, S Kim - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Cross-laminated timber (CLT), a bio-based material, is attracting attention as an
alternative to conventional materials, to reduce the environmental impact of the construction …

Impact of built-in moisture on the design of hygrothermally safe cross-laminated timber external walls: A stochastic approach

V Kukk, J Kers, T Kalamees, L Wang, H Ge - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
In terms of hygrothermal performance, solid wood panels composed of cross-laminated
timber (CLT) are sensitive to moisture. However, to the best of our knowledge, no clear …

Wetting circumstances, expected moisture content, and drying performance of CLT end-grain edges based on field measurements and laboratory analysis

K Kalbe, T Kalamees, V Kukk, A Ruus, A Annuk - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
The moisture safety of cross-laminated timber (CLT) has gained attention as a result of
feedback from construction sites and efforts have been made to protect CLT panel surfaces …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical simulation of CLT moisture uptake and dry-out following water infiltration through end-grain surfaces

F Brandstätter, K Kalbe, M Autengruber… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) offers the potential to construct advanced load-bearing walls
and floors made of wood, as its larger dimensions and homogenized material properties …

Hygrothermal modeling in mass timber constructions: recent advances and machine learning prospects

SA Shams, H Ge, L Wang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of hygrothermal modeling with a
focus on its application in mass timber construction, a sustainable and innovative …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling and validation of hygrothermal conditions in the air gap behind wood cladding and BIPV in the building envelope

J Brozovsky, A Nocente, P Rüther - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Materials used in the building envelope are exposed to a wide range of varying and harsh
conditions over extended periods. Knowledge about these precise conditions allows for …

Using Machine Learning Method to Discover Hygrothermal Transfer Patterns from the Outside of the Wall to Interior Bamboo and Wood Composite Sheathing

X Wang, H Li, Y Zhu, X Peng, Z Wan, H Xu, RG Nyberg… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
To identify hygrothermal transfer patterns of exterior walls is a crucial issue in the design,
assessment, and construction of buildings. Temperature and relative humidity, as sensor …

Moisture-related risks in wood-based retrofit solutions in a mediterranean climate: design recommendations

A Urso, V Costanzo, F Nocera, G Evola - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, advanced hygrothermal simulation tools are available and they are widely used
to predict moisture-related risks in building components, such as mold growth and increased …