Dr. Mohammad Derikvand, researcher at InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM and leader of the Lifecycle extension of salvaged wooden materials through reuse in dowel-laminated timber (EcoDLT) project, prepared the article Lifecycle extension of salvaged wooden materials through reuse in dowel-laminated timber — EcoDLT, on extending the lifecycle of salvaged wood through reuse in dowel-laminated timber.

The article presents the EcoDLT project, which investigates how reclaimed timber can be reused in adhesive-free dowel-laminated timber (DLT) floor systems, extending the structural lifecycle of timber while reducing material processing and environmental impact.

The article presents research conducted at InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM, with a focus on heritage and modern applications. It includes a case study of timber reclaimed from the Servite Monastery in Koper, Slovenia, demonstrating how irregular reclaimed wood can be classified, engineered and reused in high-performance DLT systems while preserving both structural function and cultural value.

Read the full article Lifecycle extension of salvaged wooden materials through reuse in dowel-laminated timber — EcoDLT, published in the magazine Panels and Furniture Asia.