Supply Chain Systems
Participatory Systems and Transitions
WORKING PACKAGE A
Theoretical frameworks are needed to understand how socio-environmental transitions towards wood- construction for climate mitigation might be delivered. These frameworks will provide: (a) the leadership, coordination, and visioning to effectively integrate research activities across all Focus Groups; (b) a clear structure for engaging relevant societal actors; and (c) elaborated visions for research, engagement, and impact. We use a Theory of Change approach to map pathways to impact, and Systems Dynamics Modelling to resolve the structure, interactions, feedbacks, bottlenecks, and leverage points of the wood construction system from forests to cities.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Jaboury Ghazoul
Scaling the Construction Sector
WORKING PACKAGE D
We will simulate future wood market scenarios to estimate material supply and demands. We use Agent-Based Models (ABM) to design and simulate the future development of the Swiss wood construction sector. ABM provides a bottom-up approach to describe highly complex systems by assessing the influence of socio-economic factors on the development of the wood construction sector.
Contact: Dr. Janine Schweier
Swiss Bioeconomy Policies
WORKING PACKAGE F
Switzerland aims to increase wood utilisation from Swiss forests, which can conflict with other policy directives, such as biodiversity and forest protection. To meet such diverse demands, the Swiss Federal Council has mandated an integral forest and wood Strategy (Integrale Wald- und Holzstrategie 2050). In responding to this goal, we will (1) assess how current and future forest, wood and land-use policies prioritise different forest services, (2) analyse how different land-cover scenarios lead to trade-offs across land-use priorities, and (3) identify leverage points and possible policy measures to promote the use domestic wood in Swiss construction.
Contact: Dr. Eva Lieberherr
Global Wood Supply Chain
WORKING PACKAGE E
Wood supply for Swiss construction wood demand can come from national forestes as well as from imports. We will model future scenarios of timber supply from domestic and international sources, under different forest management systems and market demands. Environmental impacts of these scenarios will be assessed, with a particular focus on biodiversity and climate impacts.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hellweg
Forests Growth & Wood Production
Future forest management scenarios
WORKING PACKAGE B1
We will develop scenarios of forest growth and wood production in Switzerland under anticipated climate and forest management conditions. Scenarios will be validated through collaboration with national, regional, and local stakeholders. The forest planning model that we develop will enable informed dialogue with stakeholders.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Andreas Rigling
Scenario Modelling
WORKING PACKAGE B2
To assess tree species’ climate suitability and growth dynamics that are embedded in the forest management scenario (WPB1), we will employ process-based models.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Harald Bugmann and Prof. Dr. Verena Griess
Industry Developments
Laminated beams for taller and robuster buildings
WORKING PACKAGE C2
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Contact: Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi
Regenerating wood for non-load bearing elements
WORKING PACKAGE C3
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Contact: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habertdomestic wood in Swiss construction.
Contact: Dr. Eva Lieberherr
