Evolutionary aspects of the technology of building wood

Abstract

The research has as its objective the analysis of the evolutionary aspects of the technology of wood in the planning and realization of the residential house building. Through the study of the architectonic and structural features of the heritage, and of the recent innovations of wood, the historical evolution of the construction methods is pointed out together with the possibility of using wood as structural material. These timber structures have elevated performances, both for their sustainability and energetic efficiency, and for their fire and seismic resistance.