This is a research paper with a focus on technical aspects of timber and on recent case studies,discussing the use of timber as multi-frame for multi-level residential buildings in Europe.The authors see this as a rel...This is a research paper with a focus on technical aspects of timber and on recent case studies,discussing the use of timber as multi-frame for multi-level residential buildings in Europe.The authors see this as a relevant topic within the context of the current environmental debate and the use of sustainable materials and construction methods.The conclusion suggests that timber is a high performance construction material adequate for multi-storey residential buildings,even in an urban context.展开更多
文摘This is a research paper with a focus on technical aspects of timber and on recent case studies,discussing the use of timber as multi-frame for multi-level residential buildings in Europe.The authors see this as a relevant topic within the context of the current environmental debate and the use of sustainable materials and construction methods.The conclusion suggests that timber is a high performance construction material adequate for multi-storey residential buildings,even in an urban context.