In recent times, growing pressure to design for energy efficiency has impacted on all aspects of the building industry. Construction design can contribute greatly to maximising comfort and to minimising non-renewable energy consumption.
Timber frame buildings are now being designed to meet low energy construction standards, with timber offering a high standard of thermal comfort while consuming minimal non-renewable energy. Timber in lightweight construction is a superior material compared to manufactured material such as steel, concrete and masonry as it uses a comparatively small amount of non-renewable energy in its extraction and manufacture.
This section contains the following report:
- Environmental benefits of building with timber
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