Specific Topic 7.3 Timber selection

Specific Topic 7.3 Timber selection

1. 7.3.6 Cultural and Ethical factors

   • Avoiding offence
   • Suitabilit for intended market
   • Effects of mass production
   • Consumer society
   • Built-in product obsolesence

2. 7.3.1 Aesthetics factors

   • Form
   • Colour
   • Texture

3. 7.3.2 Environmental factors

   • Sustainability
   • Genetic engineering
   • Upcycling
   • Seasoning

4. 7.3.3 Availability factors

   • Stock materials
   • Specialist materials
   • Environmental impact of hurricanes, storms,and disease

5. 7.3.4 Cost factors

   • Quality
   • Manufacturing processes
   • Treatments: Fire proofing, tanilized

6. 7.3.5 Social factors

   • Popularity
   • Trends/fashion
   • Social groups