This paper explores opportunities for policies and standards to maximise timber reuse and recycling in structural buildings. We make recommendations on different regulations and standards, which can either support or create unwanted barriers to achieving this goal.
Wood is one of the longest-standing building materials in human history. Although the use of steel, concrete, or iron has brought significant advances to construction, wood is now enjoying newfound popularity.
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