Use of wood in modern residential architecture. Applicability in the Bulgarian conditions

Abstract

Wood as an ancient and traditional building material is experiencing its new rethinking and revival in the context of the development of new technologies, as well as the new requirements for increased comfort and sustainable development of the urban environment. Residential architecture is a traditional and primary use of wood as a building material. The modern development of the residential environment, both in low-rise buildings and in multi-story apartment buildings, poses new tasks and creates new opportunities for the expanded use of wood and wooden structures. The article examines the problems and opportunities for energy-efficient and sustainable renovation of multi-story residential buildings by examining examples from global practice. The applicability of the approaches in Bulgarian conditions is evaluated.