Wood is an exceptionally versatile building material that has been gaining popularity in the construction industry for several years. With skilful utilisation of various wood types and appropriate construction methods, it can be applied to almost any building task. Its advantages are particularly evident in projects in existing buildings. This is because it is comparatively lightweight and easy to prefabricate, enabling even structurally demanding extensions to be completed quickly and cost-effectively. Part of the renowned DETAIL Practice series, this book equips architects with the expertise needed to tackle the challenges of their next refurbishment project.

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Stefan Krötsch, Architect and professor for building construction and design
Manfred Stieglmeier, Senior Lecturer
Department Green Engineering and Circular Design, FH Salzburg
Thomas Engel, Ph.D. civil engineer,
Reserch associate Chair of Timber Structures and Building Construction , TUM

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Wood is an extremely versatile building material that has been gaining great popularity in the construction industry for several years. Almost any construction task can be elaborated with skilful utilisation of different wood types in appropriate construction methods. Wood scores particularly well when used in existing buildings. This is because it is comparatively light and easy to prefabricate, meaning that even statically demanding extensions can be built in short time, which is also economically attractive.
The publication Timber Constructions in Existing Contexts, which is part of the renowned Practice DETAIL series, provides architects with the expertise they need to competently meet all the challenges of their next refurbishment project.