World Development Status of Timber Frame Building and Its Inspiration
Wood is a sustainable,renewable and recyclable natural building material with significant carbon benefits.The development of timber frame building is of great significance for China to achieve the goals of"carbon peaking and carbon neutrality".The paper reviews the current state and progress of timber frame building in the world,analyzes and summarizes international practices and experiences,and draws implications for the development of timber frame building in China:1)Strengthening top-level design and formulate policies and regulations for timber frame building;2)Establishing a unified certification system;3)Running pilot projects;4)Ensuring the supply of timber;5)Increasing funding in scientific research and enhance technological innovation capabilities;and 6)Developing timber frame building with Chinese characteristics.