Holztafel_2-0 DefoRe

Recycling for Future - Concepts for the recycling-friendly production of timber panel constructions – Holztafel 2.0

The aim of the project is to develop recyclable constructions in timber panel construction. The focus is on the technical, economic and ecological feasibility, taking into account the applicable legal framework. An interdisciplinary consortium consisting of research and industry partners is carrying out the research project.

 

The aim of the research project is to develop easily and comprehensively recyclable structural timber components (timber panels) that can be retained in the material cycle for as long as possible in line with the "urban mining" strategy or design for recycling/reuse.

This involves utilising the existing building stock as a valuable store of raw materials. By recycling and separating the existing building components, secondary building materials are created that enable a potential circular economy. In the future, buildings and their structural elements will serve as sources of raw materials. It is therefore important to consider recycling-friendly utilisation as early as the primary state of a timber construction element and to design the construction in accordance with the subsequent recycling process.

To summarise, the project achieves the following objectives:

  • Development of recyclable constructions (design for recycling)
  • Determination of the necessary recycling process for effective usability
  • Development of a second use concept

The research project offers the opportunity to further develop the timber panel construction method into a truly ecological and recyclable timber construction method. This should not only offer conventional advantages such as prefabrication and shorter construction times, but also fulfil the requirements of the Charta Holz 2.0. The timber panels developed support a resource-efficient circular economy in the construction industry, facilitate the integration of waste wood in future projects and thus enable sustainable cascade utilisation.

The project is funded by the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR).

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If you have any questions about the project, please contact Norbert Rüther.