Architectural perspectives on wood reuse within circular construction

Kitek Kuzman, Manja (avtor), Zbašnik-Senegačnik, Martina (avtor), Kosanović, Saja (avtor), Miloshevska Janakieska, Marija (avtor), Novaković, Nevena (avtor), Rajković, Irena (avtor), Grošelj, Petra (avtor)

This study explores the perspectives and practices of architects regarding the reuse of wood in construction across five South–Central European countries: Slovenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and Montenegro. Based on a survey of architectural professionals, this research explores their attitudes, challenges, and motivations for using reclaimed wood, with a focus on circular construction principles. Key findings reveal unanimous agreement among respondents that both their profession and government entities inadequately support or promote wood reuse within the context of circular construction. While architects value reclaimed wood, there are country-specific variations. Environmental benefits, unique aesthetics, historical value, and sustainability are cited as primary motivators for reclaimed wood use. Additionally, respondents emphasize the ecological aspect as the most important consideration in wood product reuse, followed by economic and technological factors. Common concerns revolve around the long-term quality and maintenance of wood products. This research provides insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding reclaimed wood use in South–Central Europe, highlighting the need for support mechanisms and increased awareness to advance circular construction practices in the region. These findings can have implications for architects and investors by identifying market opportunities, promoting eco-friendly practices, and providing valuable insights for future building designs with a focus on reclaimed wood elements within circular construction.

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Ključne besede: architecture, building construction, circular construction, reused wood
• Tipologija: 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
• Organizacija: FA - Fakulteta za arhitekturo ; BF - Biotehniška fakulteta
• Status publikacije: Objavljeno
• Različica publikacije: Objavljena publikacija
• Datum objave: 01.01.2024
• Leto izida: 2024
• Št. strani: Str. 1-17
• Številčenje: No. 3, Vol. 14
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-154551
• UDK: 630*8
• ISSN pri članku: 2075-5309
• DOI: 10.3390/buildings14030560
• COBISS.SI-ID: 186198019
• Datum objave v RUL: 22.02.2024

Gradivo je del revije

• Naslov: Buildings
• Skrajšan naslov: Buildings
• Založnik: Molecular Diversity Preservation International
• ISSN: 2075-5309
• COBISS.SI-ID: 1024478292

Licence

• Licenca: CC BY 4.0, Creative Commons Priznanje avtorstva 4.0 Mednarodna
• Povezava: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.sl
• Opis: To je standardna licenca Creative Commons, ki daje uporabnikom največ možnosti za nadaljnjo uporabo dela, pri čemer morajo navesti avtorja.

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: arhitektura, gradbeništvo, krožna gradnja, ponovno uporabljen les