Ilgın, H E; Karjalainen, M and Pelsmakers, S (2024) Finnish architects' attitudes towards multi-storey timber-residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(3), pp. 352-368. ISSN 23984708
Abstract
Purpose: The paper aims to understand Finnish architects' attitudes towards the use of timber as a structural material in multi-storey (over two--storeys high) residential construction. Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted through a literature survey mainly including international peer-reviewed journals and similar research projects. Furthermore, the literature survey informed the generation of the web-based survey questionnaire design to gather information on architects' perceptions, attitudes and interest in the use of wood in multi-storey (over two-storeys high) residential buildings. Findings: The paper's findings are as follows: (1) respondents perceived the most important advantages of wood as a lightweight, local and ecological material; (2) wood construction (compared to concrete) included perceived concerns about it being more costly and needing more complex engineering and (3) respondents had a favourable overall attitude towards the use of wood particularly in low-rise residential construction, whilst their perception of tall housing, including timber ones, was mostly negative. Originality/value: No studies have evaluated the use of wood in tall residential buildings and architects' perceptions in Finland.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | attitude; finnish architects; multi-storey buildings; residential buildings; timber/wood |
| Index terms: | survey, journal, housing, methodology, questionnaire, wood, Finland, residential building, architect, residential construction |
| Subjects: | construction integration, traditional and composite building materials, research methods, Geography, construction type, profession, data collection methods, research dissemination and communication |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Construction Materials, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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