The role of construction and architecture in sustainable development is crucial as the sector has a significant environmental, social, and economic impact. Sustainable building design aims to minimise the negative impacts of building construction and operation while maximising the benefits to the environment and society. With the growing challenges of climate change, the development of new approaches to sustainable construction is a key aspect of the work of engineers around the world. This abstract focuses on innovations and prospects for multifamily timber structures as an important component of a global strategy for the future of sustainable architecture.

Modern technologies and materials used in timber construction can help reduce CO2 emissions, increase energy efficiency, and improve the overall living comfort. The construction methods currently being developed can be divided into more traditional techniques, such as timber frame construction, and modern innovations, such as laminated timber and prefabricated components. Case studies of multifamily buildings constructed using timber are used to illustrate the practical applications of these new approaches, highlighting their potential and limitations. The analysis of these cases allows us to look to the future of multifamily housing made of wood and to demonstrate its potential to transform our cities into greener, healthier, and more sustainable places.

The aim of this presentation is to highlight the need to further improve building technologies and practices to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the use of wood building materials. This will help stimulate further research and discussion on the role of wood in the future of sustainable architecture.