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View article: Servitization for a Circular Economy in Construction
Servitization for a Circular Economy in Construction Open
Circular economy is pronounced in UN's Global Goals agenda 2030 as an alternative model for traditional linear production and consumption. Servitization refers to an increased resource efficiency and mitigation of climate effects by adding…
View article: Unlocking success: key elements of sustainable business models in the wooden multistory building sector
Unlocking success: key elements of sustainable business models in the wooden multistory building sector Open
Few studies have investigated the processes and strategic interactions among the Wooden Multistory Construction (WMC) industry actors, its customers, and local policymakers. Further insights into this field are needed for a sustainability …
View article: Citizens’ knowledge of and perceptions of multi-storey wood buildings in seven European countries
Citizens’ knowledge of and perceptions of multi-storey wood buildings in seven European countries Open
This study examined public attitudes towards multi-storey wood buildings (MSWBs) in seven European countries. A questionnaire was distributed to online panellists in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom…
View article: Charcoal Trade in Niger—Product Flows and Business Models
Charcoal Trade in Niger—Product Flows and Business Models Open
Charcoal is used in Africa for household energy, and the sector involves different actors with specific business strategies. Based on theories on sustainable business models and livelihoods, charcoal traders in five cities in Niger were su…
View article: Forest damage and forest supply chains: a literature review and reflections
Forest damage and forest supply chains: a literature review and reflections Open
Timber supply is affected by natural disruptions such as storms, wildfires, and insect infestations, which modify timber properties and disturb the supply to forest industries. Climate change threatens to increase the prevalence of forest …
View article: Consumer housing choices among residents living in wooden multi-storey buildings
Consumer housing choices among residents living in wooden multi-storey buildings Open
Wooden multi-storey construction (WMC) offers an alternative building solution for urban consumers seeking a low-carbon, sustainable lifestyle yet, the literature on consumer experiences in newly constructed WMC-apartments is sparse. This …
View article: Effects of charcoal ban on value chains and livelihoods in Kenyan coast – Stakeholders’ perceptions
Effects of charcoal ban on value chains and livelihoods in Kenyan coast – Stakeholders’ perceptions Open
Charcoal production in Africa has been seen by experts and authorities as a driver of forest degradation and deforestation; hence, governments are implementing measures to address this problem, including banning of charcoal production and …
View article: Beliefs on environmental impact of wood construction
Beliefs on environmental impact of wood construction Open
People have different beliefs about the environmental impact of forest products. This quantitative web-survey study investigated public beliefs in Finland and Sweden about the environmental and climate impacts of using wood as a constructi…
View article: Impact of prospective residents’ dwelling requirements on preferences for house construction materials
Impact of prospective residents’ dwelling requirements on preferences for house construction materials Open
This study investigated peoples requirements for multi-story housing attributes and preferences for apartments in wooden-structure versus steel/concrete-structure multi-story buildings. Data came from an online survey conducted in Finland …
View article: The role of harvester measurement in the wood supply chain
The role of harvester measurement in the wood supply chain Open
Forest industries manage their wood supply chains for sustainability, efficiency, and value creation. Roundwood measuring is a crucial part of wood procurement to achieve the best total value and sharing of benefits between business partne…
View article: Citizen beliefs concerning wood as a construction material under extreme weather events
Citizen beliefs concerning wood as a construction material under extreme weather events Open
Climate change places great pressure on the construction sector to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and to create solutions that perform well in changing weather conditions. Our study explores citizen perceptions on wood usage as a bu…
View article: The role of personal values and personality traits in environmental concern of non-industrial private forest owners in Sweden
The role of personal values and personality traits in environmental concern of non-industrial private forest owners in Sweden Open
Environmental benefits have become priority objectives for the management of forests, including for private forest owners in many countries. Understanding and promoting environmental-friendly private forest management requires a measure of…
View article: Endless November? Citizen Beliefs Concerning Wood As A Construction Material Under Extreme Weather Events
Endless November? Citizen Beliefs Concerning Wood As A Construction Material Under Extreme Weather Events Open
Climate change places great pressure on the construction sector to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions and to create solutions that perform well in changing weather conditions. In the urbanizing world, wood construction has been identifi…
View article: Wooden multi-storey construction market development – systematic literature review within a global scope with insights on the Nordic region
Wooden multi-storey construction market development – systematic literature review within a global scope with insights on the Nordic region Open
Climate change sets high pressures on the construction industry to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Due to the carbon storage properties and potential to use renewable resources efficiently, wooden multi-storey construction (WMC) is an i…
View article: Assessing the awareness and adoptability of pellet cookstoves for low-income households in Lusaka, Zambia
Assessing the awareness and adoptability of pellet cookstoves for low-income households in Lusaka, Zambia Open
Wood fuel, charcoal, and firewood comprise over 70 percent of the national energy consumption in Zambia, as only about 25 percent of the population has access to electricity. Replacing charcoal braziers with cookstoves using sawdust pellet…
View article: Operations and improvement needs in the informal charcoal sector: a participatory value stream analysis
Operations and improvement needs in the informal charcoal sector: a participatory value stream analysis Open
Developing profitable and sustainable charcoal supply chains in Sub-Saharan Africa requires good knowledge about their properties, input needs and impacts. Charcoal supply chains in Taita Taveta and Kwale counties, Kenya, were analysed to …
View article: Sustainable Business Models for Informal Charcoal Producers in Kenya
Sustainable Business Models for Informal Charcoal Producers in Kenya Open
The sustainable business model (SBM) concept requires enterprises to integrate sustainability aspects in their planning and operations. Although 60% of the global working population make their living in the informal sector mostly in low-an…
View article: Consumer housing values and prejudices against living in wooden homes in the Nordic region
Consumer housing values and prejudices against living in wooden homes in the Nordic region Open
So far, consumer housing values have not been addressed as factors affecting the market diffusion potential of multi-storey wood building (MSWB). To fill the void, this study addresses different types of consumer housing values in Denmark,…
View article: Communicating Added Value in Wooden Multistorey Construction
Communicating Added Value in Wooden Multistorey Construction Open
Climate changes point to the needs to find sustainable materials for residential multistorey housing as a growing proportion of populations across the world live in urban areas. Despite positive environmental effects, wood has a limited us…