Innovative Approaches to Optimisation and Sustainability in Timber Construction: Insights from the Austrian Research Project SYS.WOOD

Abstract

The research project Sys.Wood addresses the entire life cycle of timber buildings aiming to develop new interfaces, methods, and principles for system optimisation in Austrian timber construction. The aim of Sys.Wood is to transform the value chain by optimising processes and methods at every stage, including design, manufacture, use, maintenance, reuse, and disposal. Main objectives are sustainability, digitalisation, and quality management. A particular focus is on enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to participate competitively in larger projects by integrating manufacturing expertise early in the planning process. This paper outlines the strategy and objectives of the project and presents findings from the ongoing three-year project, setting the stage for further research in the timber construction industry.