Perceptions, Tensions, and Contradictions in Timber Construction: Insights from End-Users in a Chilean Forest City

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dc.contributor.authorEncinas, Felipe
dc.contributor.authorTruffello, Ricardo
dc.contributor.authorUbilla, Mario
dc.contributor.authorAguirre-Nunez, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorSchueftan, Alejandra
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T16:07:43Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T16:07:43Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe study addresses the underutilisation of wood in construction in Chile, particularly given the country's robust forestry sector. The research investigates perceptions, tensions, and contradictions among end-users regarding timber construction in Valdivia, a city with a mixed forestry industry. Methods included a comprehensive survey of 96 households across various socioeconomic clusters, utilising descriptive and exploratory statistical analyses. Key findings reveal persistent negative perceptions about wood's durability, fire resistance, and maintenance costs. However, positive aspects, such as lower construction costs and adequate thermal comfort, were also noted. Surprisingly, concerns were raised about wood's environmental impact, including deforestation and its role in combating climate change, contrasting with the material's known ecological benefits. The study concludes that these perceptions are deeply influenced by ideological and sociopolitical factors, suggesting that mere marketing strategies may not suffice to alter public opinion. Instead, a collaborative effort involving public policy, industry advancements, and transparent scientific communication is essential to promote the benefits of timber construction and address the entrenched biases.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/buildings14092813
dc.identifier.eissn2075-5309
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14092813
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/90017
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001323961500001
dc.issue.numero9
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaBuildings
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjecttimber construction
dc.subjectperceptions
dc.subjectend-users
dc.subjectforest city
dc.subject.ods07 Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.ods09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.ods06 Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.ods14 Life Below Water
dc.subject.ods11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.ods15 Life on Land
dc.subject.odspa07 Energía asequible y no contaminante
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.subject.odspa09 Industria, innovación e infraestructura
dc.subject.odspa06 Agua limpia y saneamiento
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.subject.odspa14 Vida submarina
dc.subject.odspa11 Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
dc.subject.odspa15 Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
dc.titlePerceptions, Tensions, and Contradictions in Timber Construction: Insights from End-Users in a Chilean Forest City
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen14
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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