In the journey of the construction industry towards low-carbon and sustainable development, prefabricated buildings have gradually become the mainstream trend with their advantages of high efficiency, environmental protection and energy saving. Among them, the use of green wall components for prefabricated wooden structure buildings as a key component of prefabricated buildings is of vital importance to promoting the green transformation of the construction industry.
1. Market analysis of green wall components for prefabricated wooden structures
1. Environmental protection policies drive market growth
Globally, governments have introduced policies to encourage the development of low-carbon buildings. As a renewable resource, wood has a much lower carbon footprint than concrete and steel. Studies have shown that the production energy consumption of wooden structures is only 1/3 of that of steel structures, and wood can absorb a large amount of CO₂ during its growth, making it the preferred material for green buildings.
2. The penetration rate of prefabricated buildings has increased, and the application of wooden structures has accelerated
From the perspective of the global market, North America and Europe are the main application areas of wood-structured buildings. According to statistics, the scale of the North American wood-structured building market has exceeded US$20 billion in 2023, accounting for 45% of the global total. European countries such as Sweden and Finland account for more than 80% of wooden houses, and countries such as Germany and Austria are also accelerating their promotion with policy support. In the Asia-Pacific region, the penetration rates of wooden structures in Japan and Australia reached 60% and 35% respectively. Although the Chinese market started late, its annual growth rate has exceeded 20%, showing great potential.
3. Significant cost advantage and outstanding economic benefits
Wooden structures can save 15-30% of the overall cost compared to traditional buildings. Specifically:
(1) Raw material cost: As a renewable resource, wood has a more stable price than steel and cement, which are susceptible to market fluctuations. Taking the North American market as an example, in 2023, the unit cost of wooden structure housing will be 18% lower than that of steel structure and 25% lower than that of concrete structure.
(2) Construction cost: The high degree of prefabrication increases the efficiency of wooden structure construction by more than 40%. The on-site labor force is reduced by 50%, and the construction period is shortened by 30-50%. Taking a typical 200㎡ house as an example, the wooden structure can save about 30,000 to 50,000 yuan in labor costs.
(3) Transportation and installation costs: The lightweight feature reduces transportation energy consumption by 35%, and a single project can reduce logistics costs by 15-20%. The modular design increases on-site installation efficiency by 3 times, which is particularly suitable for construction projects in remote areas.
2. Core features of green wall components for prefabricated wooden structures of Space-o Group
(Space-o Group's Australian project application record of green wall components for prefabricated wooden structures)
With the goal of "lightweight, high energy efficiency, and low carbon throughout the life cycle", Space-o Technology Group independently develops green wall components for prefabricated wooden structure buildings, breaking through the high energy consumption limitations of traditional building materials, "reducing the burden" of buildings from the source, and making green buildings move from concept to reality. Its features are as follows:
1. Lightweight and high strength: While ensuring light weight, the green wall components used in prefabricated wooden structures of Space-o Group have greatly improved the strength of the materials through technological innovation. This feature not only simplifies the transportation process, reduces transportation costs and difficulties, but also improves the recycling rate of materials, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.
2. Low carbon and environmentally friendly, strong sustainability: Wood is the only renewable building material. Compared with brick-concrete structures and steel structures, wood structures have lower energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution during the production process, which is in line with the global trend of green building development.
3. Strong physical properties: Space-o Group's green wall components for prefabricated wooden structures have excellent load-bearing, heat insulation, sound insulation, moisture resistance and fire resistance, which can meet the construction needs under different climatic conditions and ensure the safety and comfort of the building.
4. Energy saving and heat preservation: The green wall components used in prefabricated wood structure buildings of Space-o Group have good heat preservation performance. The thinner wall design can increase the indoor use area and reduce the building energy consumption, which meets the modern energy-saving building standards.
5. Convenient assembly: The green wall components used in prefabricated wood structure buildings of Space-o Group adopt prefabricated wall panels and modular wall systems, which can achieve fast installation, greatly improve construction efficiency, shorten project cycle and reduce labor costs.
6. Green and healthy: The green wall components used in the prefabricated wooden structure buildings of Space-o Group are conducive to creating a healthy living environment. In the selection and production process of materials, environmental protection standards are strictly followed, providing strong protection for the health of residents.
With the advancement of global green building policies and the maturity of prefabricated technology, the market for green wall components for prefabricated wood structure buildings will continue to expand. As a global one-stop delivery service provider for green wood structure prefabricated housing integrating technology + software tools + supply chain + manufacturing + service, Space-o Group is promoting the construction industry to develop in a more efficient and sustainable direction with its innovative technology and environmental protection concept, providing important support for the construction of low-carbon cities in the future.