ABSTRACT

In a context of environmental concern and limited urban land, the construction industry faces the challenge of providing solutions for the increasing urban population both efficiently and sustainably. Numerous innovations on engineered wood products for multistorey buildings arise as one of the most promising solutions. In this context, various policies have facilitated the development of Tall Wood Buildings (TWBs). Yet, few publications analyse these policies and their influence on specific projects. This research aims to examine the impact of Policy Instruments (PIs) on individual TWBs qualitatively. Data collection is based on documentary review and semi-structured interviews with policymakers and professionals involved in 37 projects across eight countries. This study reveals that numerous TWBs have been facilitated by policies, acting through diverse PIs applied combined or in isolation. Notably, while Regulatory Instruments allowed TWBs in the first place, Research and Development Tools supported their development and approval process. Often, Research and Development Tools subsidised demonstration projects through Economic Instruments, after competitions or applications (Voluntary Policy Tools). Moreover, many Information Tools (e.g. campaigns, technical assessments) complemented other PIs. Remarkably, while some TWBs have become legal and technological precedents, technical information resulting from their development has influenced proposed changes in building codes.

摘要

在环境问题和有限的城市土地的背景下，建筑业面临着为不断增长的城市人口提供有效和可持续的解决方案的挑战。用于多层建筑的工程木制品的众多创新是最有前途的解决方案之一。在此背景下，各种政策促进了高层木结构建筑（TWB）的发展。然而，很少有出版物分析这些政策及其对特定项目的影响。本研究旨在定性地检验政策工具 (PI) 对单个 TWB 的影响。数据收集基于对参与 8 个国家 37 个项目的政策制定者和专业人士的文献审查和半结构化访谈。这项研究表明，政策促进了许多 TWB，通过组合或单独应用的各种 PI 发挥作用。值得注意的是，虽然监管工具首先允许 TWB，但研发工具支持它们的开发和批准过程。通常，研究和开发工具在竞赛或申请后通过经济工具资助示范项目（自愿政策工具）。此外，许多信息工具（例如活动、技术评估）补充了其他 PI。值得注意的是，虽然一些 TWB 已成为法律和技术先例，但其发展产生的技术信息影响了建筑规范的拟议变更。研发工具在竞赛或应用后通过经济工具资助示范项目（自愿政策工具）。此外，许多信息工具（例如活动、技术评估）补充了其他 PI。值得注意的是，虽然一些 TWB 已成为法律和技术先例，但其发展产生的技术信息影响了建筑规范的拟议变更。研发工具在竞赛或应用后通过经济工具资助示范项目（自愿政策工具）。此外，许多信息工具（例如活动、技术评估）补充了其他 PI。值得注意的是，虽然一些 TWB 已成为法律和技术先例，但其发展产生的技术信息影响了建筑规范的拟议变更。