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A comprehensive guide to timber as a construction material. Will be of great interest to experienced architects, university students and self-builders who are embarking on a timber-building project. Packed with information on the properties of wood; preservative treatments; environmental aspects of timber buildings. Ten in-depth case studies of award-winning timber buildings from around the world. Richly illustrated with 163 colour photos and 84 figures detailing drawings and photos of projects from construction to completion.

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A comprehensive guide to timber as a construction material. Will be of great interest to experienced architects, university students and self-builders who are embarking on a timber-building project. Packed with information on the properties of wood; preservative treatments; environmental aspects of timber buildings. Ten in-depth case studies of award-winning timber buildings from around the world. Richly illustrated with 163 colour photos and 84 figures detailing drawings and photos of projects from construction to completion.
Autorenporträt
Dr Fausto Sanna is a chartered architect and Head of Department (Architecture & Built Environment) at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where he has established the BA (Hons) Architecture. Previously, he has worked in universities in Italy, Scotland and England. His research interests revolve around timber architecture, analyzed from different perspectives: constructional techniques, structural behaviour, thermal performance and environmental impact, including mitigation and adaptation strategies to tackle climate change.