| Title |
A Case Study of Industrialized Timber Exterior Panels Development Considering Performance Objectives and Economic Feasibility |
| Authors |
김창윤(Kim, Changyoon) ; 최지원(Choi, Jiwon) ; 문수영(Moon, Soo-Young) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2026.46.2.0173 |
| Keywords |
경제성 분석; 공업화; 목재 외장 패널; 성능 목표; 친환경 자재 개발 Economic feasibility analysis; Industrialization; Timber exterior panel; Performance objectives; Eco-friendly material development |
| Abstract |
The government of Korea is endeavoring to improve the environment of deteriorated school facilities to ensure students' healthy learning rights. As part of these efforts, there have been initiatives to utilize domestic timber as a primary construction material. Eco-friendly timber is being applied to building exterior walls to improve the thermal insulation performance of aging buildings and to enhance the learning environment for students and school staff. However, budget and cost constraints have posed significant challenges to its practical implementation. This study conducted a case study on the development of an industrialized timber exterior panel system to establish a solid rationale for eco-friendly timber construction materials. First, performance targets and economic feasibility analysis criteria for the panel system were derived. Based on these, a quantitative analysis of environmental and economic values was performed using Life Cycle Assessment (Life Cycle Analysis) and Benefit-Cost analysis. The results demonstrated economic feasibility with a Benefit-Cost ratio of 1.378, confirming through the case study that the proposed technology serves as an efficient alternative for school remodeling. Future research is required to further refine evaluation criteria and quantify the health-promoting benefits of timber to integrate them into economic assessments, thereby comprehensively identifying the potential value of eco-friendly timber schools. |