Compare fit with place, team, design and priorities—not “better or worse”.
| Criterion | Questions for timber | Questions for masonry |
|---|---|---|
| System | Build-up, moisture, interfaces? | Build-up, drying, interfaces? |
| Programme | Prefabrication and assembly? | Trades and drying sequence? |
| Changes | Decision freeze point? | Impact during construction? |
| Evidence | Fire/acoustic/thermal/structure? | Fire/acoustic/thermal/structure? |
| Operation | Maintenance of facade/details? | Maintenance of facade/details? |
Weighted decision
Weight (1–5) × rating (1–5); record evidence beside each score.
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INFORMATIONSDIENST HOLZ — Holzbauplanung (2026)
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