South-east European forestry · 2015 · 12 citations · 3 references
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringForestryBuilding MaterialsStructural EngineeringSustainable ProcurementTimber ConstructionTimber MaterialsTimber ProductsTimber StructuresWood MaterialsWood ProductsCross-laminated TimberCross-laminated Timber BuildingsGlue-laminated TimberLaminated Timber SystemsLocal TimberStructural Timber DesignTimber PanelsTimber Seismic Performance
Background and Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present the idea of a timber short procurement chain as a means to provide an increased value to Mediterranean forests. It is based on the evidence that timber buildings are increasingly used for a number of reasons including sustainability, the speed of erection, and excellent structural and seismic performance. However, most of the timber currently used around the Mediterranean is imported from outside this area.
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