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Durability and Sustainability in Mass Timber Buildings
Introduction In the upcoming series of articles, I will address issues related to durability and sustainability in solid wood construction and why they are so connected to the value of the building. In this introduction, I will briefly focus on the reasons why...
A few questions about the CLT Industrial Process
I take a cue from a fascinating article by Paul Kremer that helps to clarify a hot topic within the wood industry. The assessment of pros and cons of the various levels of automation in giving shape to a CLT plant. This analysis becomes useful if you...
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Cortaccia is a fascinating place, located along the valley that leads from Trento to Bolzano, in a strip of flatland, covered with vineyards as far as the eye can see, producing the highest quality wines. I go there for two main reasons: the first one, I guess, is...
The Silent Killer
The cement industry is one of the main causes of greenhouse gases emissions. It’s time to look for new, sustainable alternatives.