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Wood Vita, a new research project funded by Realdania with 5 million DKK, to Explore and Demonstrate the Future of Working with Recycled Wood

Lagt online: 05.07.2024

A new research project, Wood Vita, supported by the philanthropic association Realdania with 5 million DKK, will investigate and demonstrate how we can work with recycled wood in the future.

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Wood Vita, a new research project funded by Realdania with 5 million DKK, to Explore and Demonstrate the Future of Working with Recycled Wood

Lagt online: 05.07.2024

A new research project, Wood Vita, supported by the philanthropic association Realdania with 5 million DKK, will investigate and demonstrate how we can work with recycled wood in the future.

The project, led by Dario Parigi from Aalborg University and Isak Worre Foged from The Royal Danish Academy, is a collaborative effort involving academic institutions, architecture firms, engineering companies, manufacturers, and forestry, representing the entire value chain to drive rapid implementation of sustainable wood solutions.

The project aims to increase the use of wood in construction while minimizing forest depletion and maintaining biodiversity. The project focuses on developing non-destructive methods for strength classification of recycled wood, using rapidly growing wood species, developing prefabricated building components made of graded recycled wood, and creating hybrid structures combining fast-growing species and recycled components. The goal is to enhance industry interest in using recycled wood and develop methods for evaluating and designing new hybrid wood structures.

Strength grading of timber is a crucial aspect of this project, as it unlocks whole new possibilities in the construction industry. By developing non-destructive methods for assessing the strength of recycled wood, we can ensure the reliability and safety of these materials in structural applications. This not only enhances the sustainability of our building practices by maximizing the use of existing resources but also paves the way for innovative design solutions that were previously unattainable. Through this project, we aim to set new standards in the industry and demonstrate the vast potential of recycled timber in creating a more sustainable built environment

Dario Parigi

Collaborating Partners

Lendager Architects, Holst Engineering, JJ Genbrug, Møllers Savværk, Vandkunsten, Taasinge Elementer, Enemærke & Petersen, and Roldskov

The project is also funded by GI Grundejernes Investeringsfond with a contribution of 756.000 kr. and by Knud Højgaards Fond with a contribution