Método para el diseño arquitectónico de casas de madera en Portugal

Abstract

The goal of this study is to propose a method for the architectural design of wood houses in Portugal. Construction and manufacturing companies were interviewed to understand the wood house market. A case study was developed by simulating four variations of a project, including different wood construction systems (wood frame, post and beam, logs, and cross-laminated timber). Based on the identified problems, a design method was defined by using decision support tables, lists of procedures and optimization strategies. A multi-criteria decision support process was proposed to assist in the assessment and selection of the “best” solution among the potential options. During the program phase, the use of a catalogue of architectural typologies with construction and formal systems promotes the process’ optimization. In the sketch design phase, the adoption of an assessment process, specific design procedures and pre-set strategies (durability, construction integrity, economy) aims to assure construction quality.