Riggio, M; Alhariri, N and Hansen, E (2020) Paths of innovation and knowledge management in timber construction in North America: A focus on water control design strategies in CLT building enclosures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 16(1), pp. 58-83. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
Mass timber construction systems, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), which originated in Europe, are gaining acceptance within North America as a viable alternative to multi-story steel-frame or concrete structures. The purpose of this study is to analyze types of innovation in the design of the building enclosure precipitated by the introduction of CLT in the North American market. Additionally, knowledge management and transfer mechanisms supporting the use of CLT in the field are investigated through the analysis of case examples. A number of factors are identified that characterize the implementation of innovation in mass timber building enclosure, among which is the interplay of structural and enclosure design in those elements at higher risk of moisture intrusion. These system innovations required concurrent design collaboration dynamics and effective knowledge management among the different project’s stakeholders and partners. This analysis can contribute to a better understanding of the current state of practice in architectural design, as well as in the mechanisms supporting knowledge management and R&D initiative in an emerging construction market.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building enclosure; innovation; knowledge transfer; mass timber construction; water control |
| Index terms: | knowledge transfer, implementation, concrete structure, cross-laminated timber, mass timber, knowledge management, Europe, architectural design, construction market, dynamics, timber construction, enclosure, construction system, design collaboration, design strategy |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, architectural elements, professional development, building construction, research dissemination and communication, physical geography and landforms, design methods, systems engineering, structural engineering, building materials, market analysis, design practice |
| Topics: | Information Management, Geographical Context, Construction Materials, Digital Applications, Procurement, Design Practice, Research Practice, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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