ThermaWood

Thermal-Mechanical properties of Wood Flour Cellulose-based Printed Architecture

Bio-based wood additive manufacturing (AM) focuses on investigating and developing sustainable architectural components by harnessing the potential of wood waste and additive manufacturing. As the construction industry is a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions, there is a pressing need for sustainable alternatives to conventional building materials. Meanwhile, wood waste remains an underutilized resource that could contribute to the development of energy-efficient architectural components. This research explores wood waste as a viable raw material for creating bio-based composites, which are fabricated using Liquid Deposition Modelling (LDM) to enhance thermal performance in architectural applications. The study aims to generate insights and establish processes that unlock the potential of wood waste in ways not achievable through traditional techniques.

Project ID

Funding

Developing Construction Products and Processes from Recycled Waste Materials.
IIA – Israel Innovation Authority

Cooperation with

Dr. Guy Austern, Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion