In this paper publish in a journal that belongs to A" results of the study in which birch (Betula pendula L.) veneers were simultaneously densified and dried using a contact drying method at pressures of 1.5 and 3 MPa at 130C are presented. Results are compared with veneer dried in a laboratory-scale convective type dryer. Properties of resulted densified wood are presented.
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This paper presents state of the art of different wood densification processes as one emerging process technology. The main principles for processes are discussed, such as bulk and surface densification, bending, moulding of shells and tubes, as well as methods for reducing the shape memory effect of densified wood. The main challenges are in the field of scaling up to industrial applications. To provide a better understanding with this regard, some relevant scientific results are presented. Furthermore, the discussion considers the contribution of thermohydro and thermohydromechanical (TH/THM) processes to a sustainable and lowcarbon economy.
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Monograph, which was coauthored by Andreja Kutnar and published by Springer, has 4 chapters. First chapter provides an introduction to contemporary timber architecture in Slovenia and sustainable development, which has lead to green building movements are introduced and supplemented by a description of current trends in creating living environments where human wellbeing is a key focus point. Furthermore, Slovenian forests are presented, including basic information about wood spices found in the forest, growing stock, ownership, and forest certification schemes are presented. A discussion of European and Slovenian legislation, which directly and indirectly affects both the wood processing industry and contemporary timber architecture. In the second, manufacturing of Slovenian primary wood products, types and amounts, and trades of primary wood products used in contemporary timber architecture are presented. The third chapter focuses on sustainable constructions, wellbeing that can be obtained with wooden construction, and on certification systems used for assessing sustainable constructions. The monograph concludes with examples of contemporary Slovenian architecture.
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The management of natural resources is a subject that often arises when sustainable development is considered. Wood is a renewable, biological raw material used in numerous applications and is therefore growing in importance for sustainable development efforts. This chapter, published in Springer book “Assessment of carbón footprint in different industrial sector” presents the applicability of carbon footprinting in the wood industry.
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Individuals spend most of their time indoors, and therefore indoor environments are important aspects of one’s life. Creating healthful indoor environments should be a priority for building designers, and evidence based design decisions should be used to ensure the built environment provides healthful benefits to occupants. This review was conducted to examine the body of research studying wood use and human stress to determine the potential fit for wood in the restorative environmental design paradigm. Previous studies on psychophysiological responses to wood are reviewed, as are current methods for assessing stress in experimental settings. To date, studies examining the psychophysiological effects of wood use in interiors have revealed reduced autonomic stress responses when compared to rooms without and with less wood. Therefore, by increasing wood use in design paradigms seeking to bring the positive health benefits of nature into the built environment, like restorative environmental design, building designers may improve the wellbeing of building occupants. This review reveals further studies are needed to better understand the psychophysiological responses to wood, and suggests specific aspects of wood such as colour, quantity, and grain pattern should be examined and how stress and stress recovery should be analyzed.
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