This course introduces the fundamentals of modern timber construction, including key timber building systems, their advantages and limitations, and the specific characteristics of wood as a building material.

Participants gain insight into sustainability criteria such as life cycle assessment (LCA) and circularity, and how these can be addressed in timber projects. The course also covers planning to minimize risks related to fire, moisture, and acoustics in large-scale timber construction.

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Learning Objectives

• Understand the main timber building systems and their pros and cons
• Identify opportunities and challenges related to circular timber use
• Plan for risk mitigation concerning fire and moisture on construction sites
• Anticipate and manage fire, moisture, and sound risks in the design and construction of large-scale timber buildings

Effort

8 - 12 hours

Format

Self-paced online course

For whom?

Architects, engineers, project managers, and professionals working with sustainable building and timber construction.

Provider

RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and understanding of construction and design processes

Hub

North

Topic

Bio-based / Circular / Long-life