Leading by example: Multi-Criteria Performance Based Design Approach
This research project aims to explore the past, present and future of tall timber buildings.
The specific objective of the Hub is to demonstrate that timber-based products are sound and adaptable construction materials in the contemporary urban environment and especially sub-tropical and tropical environments.
The Projects of the Hub are focused around the creation of Exemplars and represents the first attempt in Australia to create a tall building prototype with an exposed timber structure that adheres to the intent of advances performance assessments, and not simply adhere to current regulatory constraints.
Researchers within the Future Timber Hub are examining components for tall timber in a broad range of Projects which examine in greater detail critical aspects for designing with timber.
Pathways to Net Zero Energy for Engineered Wood Multi-storey Buildings in Australian Tropical and Sub-Tropical Climates [eWoodZEB]
This research project aims to demonstrate the superior holistic performance, economic advantages, and reduced environmental impact of net zero energy buildings (ZEB) that employ optimised CLT solutions.
