Wood Climate Adapts
Yves Earhart
Traduttore A AI
Casa editrice: Publifye
Sinossi
Wood Climate Adapts explores the potential of wood as a sustainable building material in the face of climate change. It examines the environmental lifecycle of wood, from carbon sequestration in forests to its performance as a green building material, highlighting its adaptive capacity across diverse climates. The book argues that sustainably sourced and processed wood offers a compelling alternative to carbon-intensive materials. Did you know that wood can outperform conventional materials in terms of embodied energy? Or that long-term performance data shows wood buildings demonstrate durability and adaptability across climate zones? The book progresses in three parts, starting with wood's fundamental properties, then climate-specific applications, and finally lifecycle assessments. Case studies showcase the successful use of wood in various regions, illustrating climate resilience and environmental benefits. By integrating perspectives from environmental science, engineering, and architecture, Wood Climate Adapts offers a holistic understanding of wood's potential. This book is unique because of its focus on practical applications of wood in diverse climates, offering a nuanced analysis that considers specific regional contexts.
Disponibile da: 23/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 87 pagine.
