Researchers from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment are conducting a research project into an innovative housing construction method which could help to bring down the cost for house-buyers.
In collaboration with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and timber engineering firm, Glulam Solution, the project will focus on the robotic fabrication of a cross-laminated timber (CLT) joint.
At the moment, most construction takes place as manual assembly onsite, which can lead to delays, inaccuracies, material defects and material waste. Robotic off-site fabrication will bring the benefits of industrialised production systems to construction.
Off-site timber construction has been widely explored in other countries, such as Japan, however, Scotland has not risen to the challenge of off-site timber construction despite having significant expertise in the area.
Theo Dounas, learning excellence leader at RGU, believes the research project has the potential to significantly improve construction methods, helping to increase the quality and output while reducing costs and time.
“This proof-of-concept research project will look at process of designing a simple timber prototype house to address pressing market needs within Scotland and the UK,” he said.
“The innovation lies with the integration of a house design prototype and its robotic fabrication out of complex CLT panels manufactured off-site.
Continue reading RGU researching innovative robotic timber construction methods at SPECIFIER REVIEW.
source https://specifierreview.com/2019/04/15/csic-rgu/
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