Timber construction and decarbonization of the built environment in Italy

The construction sector is undergoing a cultural shift driven by the need for sustainable processes and solutions that contribute to decarbonization. The introduction of ESG criteria, DNSH concepts, EPBD IV directives, carbon taxes, and rewarding mechanisms like carbon credits presents new challenges and opportunities. The timber construction sector can significantly contribute to these goals by adopting a more integrated and coherent sustainability approach, optimizing wood’s potential through standardization, prefabrication, and retrofitting. Demonstrating sustainability will increasingly require comprehensive evidence across the building’s lifecycle, utilizing tools like LCA and LCC analysis to provide a realistic and qualitative picture of timber construction in Italy.