Abstract
Collaborating with industry partners, the study investigates the use of digital design and ro-botic technology to optimize the utilization of residual wood. By employing computational design, custom products can be generated from mixed wood batches, enabling circular applica-tions previously unattainable through manual methods. Notably, a reception desk was pro-duced for the Johan Cruyff Arena using over 300 parts of residual hardwood, highlighting market potential for interiors from used wood in hospitality, a sector striving to become more sustainable. The research focuses on developing a smart ‘upcycle wood factory’ powered by Industry 4.0 technologies, integrating automated processing, digital twins for simulation, and a framework for comprehensive impact assessments. This framework facilitates exploration of upcycling opportunities while optimizing economic and environmental outcomes, paving the way for future industrial applications of circular wood solutions.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Event | International Conference on Structures and Architecture - Antwerp, Belgium Duration: 8 Jul 2025 → 11 Jul 2025 Conference number: 6 https://www.icsa2025.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Structures and Architecture |
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| Country/Territory | Belgium |
| City | Antwerp |
| Period | 8/07/25 → 11/07/25 |
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