Biogenic materials for housing
In This Series
Biogenic is a broad terms that refers to materials of biological origin. At its most wide ranging, this could include fossil fuels that owe their formation to biological activities from previous geological epochs. However the term is commonly reserved for materials of relatively recent biological origin within the context of the construction sector, including timber; it also covers lower-profile materials currently used in niche applications.
Use of biogenic construction materials provides the opportunity for them to act as a reservoir of sequestered carbon.
This research summary examines various approaches to the assessment of environmental credentials of renewable building materials. The summary also highlights the numerous barriers to be overcome and poses recommendations on how to improve the use of biogenic materials in the UK in order to help the country's construction industry meet carbon targets.
Contents
- Introduction
- Literature review and data evaluation
- Model design and input
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- TRADA Technology comments
Suggested Reading
Eliminating illegal timber
TRADA Technology's University Liaison Manager Elizabeth Turner discusses the impact EU Timber Regulation will have on timber specification and supply.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2012
01/01/2012 | Magazine Article
Field of dreams: 'If you build it they will come'
Paul Newman explores a new vision for housebuilding in the UK and the opportunities for timber offered by the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2015
01/01/2015 | Magazine Article
Improving the home-grown timber supply chain
I am sure that I am not the only person who has visited the TRADA head office in the heart of the Chilterns' beech woods and thought: "If only I had a similar view from my office window".
Those beautiful beech woods remind me of the common purpose shared by...
01/01/2016 | Magazine Article