Ylva Sandin

Forskare

Tel

+46 10 516 53 34

Email

ylva.sandin@ri.se

Location

Göteborg

ORCID

0000-0002-7082-2443

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Business model for flexible, demountable and reusable timber buildings

This project develops sustainable business models for circular timber construction using flexible, demountable and reusable buildings. It explores how to reduce, slow down and close resource flows in construction and how supplier…

Timber on Top – circular biobased construction

The aim of the project was to provide existing buildings with solutions for densification and extended lifespan through vertical and lateral extensions using reusable, bio-based prefabricated building systems.

Tall Timber Buildings - concept studies

The project has demonstrated various ways to design and construct a multi-story building with a load-bearing timber structure (20+ stories) and has strengthened knowledge among the participating stakeholders. The results provide a…

Reuse of Wood

Extending the lifespan of wood products and enabling reuse is crucial for a circular and resource-efficient construction and wood industry. RISE offers consulting, inventory, quality assurance, and knowledge dissemination to help …

Renovation, Restoration and Conversion of Historic Timber Buildings

Caring for older buildings is an investment in both cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. RISE provides expert advice and support for renovation, energy upgrades, and preservation of timber buildings—from advanced te…

Timber constructions

The construction of timber structures has increased significantly since 1994, when changes to European structural standards meant that buildings taller than two storeys could be constructed using timber. Since then, interest in th…

Wood technology - joinery and connection

Joints and connections for wooden frames are many: nailed, screwed, mortised, glued… they hold together building parts in both small and large structures. In this area, RISE helps companies and partners to develop new technology a…

Wood-based Products

Wood-based Products cover the entire value chain from structural timber to EWP or Engineered Wood Products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), LVL, laminated wood, wood-based board materials and wood-based materials and products…

Outdoor buildings in wood

Wooden outdoor constructions include facades, wooden decks, balconies, bridges, posts and fences.

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