Timber and carbon sequestration

Author: Will Hawkins

Date published

4 January 2021

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Timber and carbon sequestration

The Structural Engineer

Author

Will Hawkins

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 1, 2021, Page(s) 18-20

https://doi.org/10.56330/ALFK4016

Date published

4 January 2021

Author

Will Hawkins

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 1, 2021, Page(s) 18-20

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/ALFK4016

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

Will Hawkins discusses carbon sequestration and end-of-life processes in timber structures, and the implications for sustainable decision-making in structural design.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-20
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Climate change Carbon Issue 1

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