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Monitoring the physical performance and emissions of timber structures
We produce practical information on how wooden buildings function in real conditions, how they react to different environmental factors, how the use and maintenance of the building affect the structures, airtightness, wood materials and the emissions of organic compounds released from them.
The related investment project aims to create premises for the qualitive measurements of structural changes in the test houses as well as in the specific wood materials therein.
Research into wood materials promotes a sustainable building culture
We are creating the foundation for a safe and ecological wood construction of the future
The ecological renewability, light weight, fast construction time, good insulation properties and recyclability of wood products make wood an attractive building material.
Wooden buildings act as carbon stores, sequestering carbon throughout their life cycle, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
Worldwide, several countries are setting targets to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry, for which wood construction offers a sustainable solution. Increasing wood construction can be one way for Finland to further its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
In order to understand the impact of different factors on airtightness and to improve existing models and simulation programs, it is important to conduct field studies with real tolerances and materials.
The project increases knowledge related to the cause-and-effect relationships affecting the physical changes of wooden structures and building maintenance in the South and North Savonian region.
Increasing wood construction can be one way for Finland to further its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
Key measures of the project
The research produces practical information about how wooden buildings function in real conditions, how they react to different environmental factors, and how building maintenance should be carried out.
Field and laboratory studies
Field and laboratory studies aim to determine how environmental conditions, age and material properties affect the emissions of various wood building materials and the physical changes in structures. In test houses and construction sites, the impact of seasonal extremes and maintenance on the performance, air tightness and indoor air quality of structures well as joints are studied.
Key research topics include:
- The effects of different wood raw materials (especially spruce and pine) and surface treatment on wood emissions │Laboratory research
- Behavior of different wood structures (LVL, CLT) │Test house environment
- Indoor air quality and factors affecting it in completed subjects │Environment of construction projects
Developing the research environment
The capabilities of the wood laboratory and research environment to carry out emission studies of materials and structures are being developed in cooperation with the business community. (PUUMO investment project).
Collaboration
A large amount of data is collected on the functionality of structures and the emissions of various materials, surface treatments and building elements. International partners are used to compare and validate the collected data. The environmental parameters and programs to be implemented in the project are defined and refined in collaboration with partners.
Data analysis, visualization and knowledge sharing
The collected data will be analyzed and shared with a national and international research network, for example in seminars. In addition, the aim is to visualize and communicate essential information to a wider audience. A final report, two scientific articles/conference publications and one general presentation will be prepared for the project, so that the project’s achievements can be widely utilized.
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