| Title |
Factors Affecting Architecture Students’ Intention to Use Wood as a Building Material |
| Authors |
강수빈(Kang, Soo-Bin) ; 박희준(Park, Hee-Jun) ; 장미선(Jang, Mi-Seon) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.10.105 |
| Keywords |
Wood Use Intention; Theory of Planned Behavior; Building Materials; Architectural Education; Sustainable Architecture |
| Abstract |
Amid rising global concerns about climate change and the urgent goal of carbon neutrality, wood has gained attention as a sustainable
building material due to its low carbon emissions, renewability, and psychological benefits. This study examines the factors influencing the
intention to use wood as a construction material among university students in architectural design and related fields, applying the Theory of
Planned Behavior (TPB) as the guiding framework. A structured questionnaire was designed to evaluate the three core TPB components:
attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. The survey also measured participants’ knowledge, educational background, and
previous experience using wood. A total of 121 valid responses were collected and analyzed through descriptive statistics and multiple
regression. The findings showed that the overall intention to use wood was relatively high. Among the TPB variables, only subjective norm
had a statistically significant effect on intention. Attitude, perceived behavioral control, knowledge, and educational background did not show
meaningful influence. These findings suggest that perceived social expectations from peers, instructors, or the professional community may
shape behavioral intention more strongly than personal attitudes or knowledge. The study highlights the importance of fostering an educational
environment that encourages the use of sustainable building materials such as wood. |