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2022

Newspaper Article

Tall timber buildings are exciting, but to shrink construction’s carbon footprint we need to focus on the less sexy ‘middle’

Ottenhaus, Lisa (2022, 08 15). Tall timber buildings are exciting, but to shrink construction’s carbon footprint we need to focus on the less sexy ‘middle’ The Conversation

Tall timber buildings are exciting, but to shrink construction’s carbon footprint we need to focus on the less sexy ‘middle’

2020

Journal Article

Analytical derivation and experimental verification of overstrength factors of dowel-type timber connections for capacity design

Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2020). Analytical derivation and experimental verification of overstrength factors of dowel-type timber connections for capacity design. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 26 (6), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/13632469.2020.1781711

Analytical derivation and experimental verification of overstrength factors of dowel-type timber connections for capacity design

2026

Conference Publication

Innovative connectors for enhanced disassembly of timber structures

Rigo, Pietro, Polastri, Andrea, Fanti, Riccardo, Ottenhaus, Liam and Pozza, Luca (2026). Innovative connectors for enhanced disassembly of timber structures. Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, Turin, Italy, 14-18 September 2026. International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures.

Innovative connectors for enhanced disassembly of timber structures

2026

Journal Article

The effects of fungal decay on timber connections: a systematic review

Montoya, Camilo, Morrell, Jeffrey J., Ottenhaus, L. M., Singh, Tripti and Yermán, Luis (2026). The effects of fungal decay on timber connections: a systematic review. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 84 (5) 119. doi: 10.1007/s00107-026-02460-y

The effects of fungal decay on timber connections: a systematic review

2026

Conference Publication

Performance of self-tapping screws under climate-induced degradation in Australian chemically treated timber: experimental evaluation and preliminary insights

Yan, Zidi, Singh, Tripti and Ottenhaus, Liam (2026). Performance of self-tapping screws under climate-induced degradation in Australian chemically treated timber: experimental evaluation and preliminary insights. Annual Meeting of International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG), Beijing, China, 25-28 May 2026.

Performance of self-tapping screws under climate-induced degradation in Australian chemically treated timber: experimental evaluation and preliminary insights

2025

Journal Article

The importance of wood relaxation when studying nail withdrawal capacity

Zhang, Yuhao, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Singh, Tripti and Yermán, Luis (2025). The importance of wood relaxation when studying nail withdrawal capacity. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 23 e05421, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05421

The importance of wood relaxation when studying nail withdrawal capacity

2025

Journal Article

Design and optimisation of timber-framed structures using a stock of reclaimed elements

Gattas, Joseph M., Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Liu, Hongjia and Xie, Yi Min (2025). Design and optimisation of timber-framed structures using a stock of reclaimed elements. Automation in Construction, 180 106527, 106527. doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106527

Design and optimisation of timber-framed structures using a stock of reclaimed elements

2025

Conference Publication

Effects of brown-rot decay and corrosion on polymer composition on radiata pine connectors

Montoya, Camilo, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Singh, Tripti, Morrell, Jeffrey J. and Yermán, Luis (2025). Effects of brown-rot decay and corrosion on polymer composition on radiata pine connectors. 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges ICTB 2025, Rotorua, New Zealand, 29 June - 2 July 2025.

Effects of brown-rot decay and corrosion on polymer composition on radiata pine connectors

2025

Conference Publication

Smooth-shank nail withdrawal capacity: effects of wood relaxation and moisture content

Zhang, Yuhao, Ottenhaus, Lisa-M., Morrell, Jeffrey J., Singh, Tripti and Yermán, Luis (2025). Smooth-shank nail withdrawal capacity: effects of wood relaxation and moisture content. 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges, Rotorua, New Zealand, 29 June - 2 July 2025.

Smooth-shank nail withdrawal capacity: effects of wood relaxation and moisture content

2025

Conference Publication

Implementation of adaptable design principles for high-performance light timber framed panelised buildings: an Australian case study

Yan, Zidi, Strang, Marcus, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Leardini, Paola, Adams, Paul and Crews, Keith (2025). Implementation of adaptable design principles for high-performance light timber framed panelised buildings: an Australian case study. World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering. doi: 10.52202/080513-0156

Implementation of adaptable design principles for high-performance light timber framed panelised buildings: an Australian case study

2025

Journal Article

Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept

Ottenhaus, L.-M., Hernández-Aldaz, M., Davies, A. and Cabrero, J. M. (2025). Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept. Wood Material Science and Engineering, 20 (4), 881-909. doi: 10.1080/17480272.2025.2510562

Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept

2025

Journal Article

Circulation of structural timber for structural purposes: a review of opportunities and challenges

Novais Passarelli, Rafael, Chiletto, Tatiana De Oliveira, Brandner, Reinhard and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2025). Circulation of structural timber for structural purposes: a review of opportunities and challenges. Wood Material Science and Engineering, 20 (4), 778-799. doi: 10.1080/17480272.2025.2493711

Circulation of structural timber for structural purposes: a review of opportunities and challenges

2025

Conference Publication

Adaptable Housing for Changing Futures. An Australian Case Study

Leardini, P. M., Ottenhaus, L. -M., Yan, Z. and Strang, M. (2025). Adaptable Housing for Changing Futures. An Australian Case Study. Building Beyond Borders Symposium 2025. The Power of Reciprocity: Reflecting on the Potential of Regenerative Architecture and Educational Practices to Generate Positive Impact, Hasselt, Belgium, 6-7 February 2025.

Adaptable Housing for Changing Futures. An Australian Case Study

2025

Book Chapter

Circulation of structural timber: a review of opportunities and challenges

Passarelli, R. N., Chiletto, T. O., Brandner, R. and Ottenhaus, L. M. (2025). Circulation of structural timber: a review of opportunities and challenges. Holistic design of taller timber buildings. (pp. 377-380) edited by Gerhard Fink, Robert Jockwer and José Manuel Cabrero. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_31

Circulation of structural timber: a review of opportunities and challenges

2025

Conference Publication

Mechanical properties of recycled versus new high-density australian hardwoods

Hossy, Duncan, Manshadi, Sadaf, Gattas, Joe and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2025). Mechanical properties of recycled versus new high-density australian hardwoods. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0416

Mechanical properties of recycled versus new high-density australian hardwoods

2025

Conference Publication

Building bridges between architecture and engineering - timber education at the University of Queensland

Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Keys, Catherine and Baber, Kim (2025). Building bridges between architecture and engineering - timber education at the University of Queensland. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment, WCTE 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22 - 26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0232

Building bridges between architecture and engineering - timber education at the University of Queensland

2025

Book Chapter

Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept

Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Hernández-Alda, Marta, Davies, Anna and Cabrero, José Manuel (2025). Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept. Holistic design of taller timber buildings. (pp. 350-354) edited by Gerhard Fink, Robert Jockwer and José Manuel Cabrero. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_28

Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept

2025

Conference Publication

Urban transition with wood for enhanced resilience of cities and forest – global vision and pathway

Maeda, Masaki, Goto, Yutaka, Matsumoto, Naoyuki, Ottenhaus, Lisa, Jockwer, Robert, Alwashali, Hamood, Brandt, Clarissa and Stephens, Michael (2025). Urban transition with wood for enhanced resilience of cities and forest – global vision and pathway. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0645

Urban transition with wood for enhanced resilience of cities and forest – global vision and pathway

2025

Book Chapter

Disassembly and reuse in tall timber buildings: advancing circular construction practices

Cabrero, José Manuel, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Palma, Pedro and Attia, Shady (2025). Disassembly and reuse in tall timber buildings: advancing circular construction practices. Holistic design of taller timber buildings. (pp. 341-349) edited by Gerhard Fink, Robert Jockwer and José Manuel Cabrero. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_27

Disassembly and reuse in tall timber buildings: advancing circular construction practices

2025

Conference Publication

Effect of fungal decay on withdrawal capacity of timber nail connections in radiata pine

Montoya, Camilo, Ottenhaus, Lisa, Singh, Tripti, Morrell, Jeffrey J. and Yermán, Luis (2025). Effect of fungal decay on withdrawal capacity of timber nail connections in radiata pine. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0363

Effect of fungal decay on withdrawal capacity of timber nail connections in radiata pine