Progettare in X-LAM

Progettare in X-LAM was published in 2014 by Aracne Editrice as a technical resource during a period of significant growth for cross-laminated timber (X-LAM) in the European construction sector. Written by Santi Cascone, a professor of architecture and building technology, the text emerged to address the need for systematic, scholarly documentation on the structural, thermal, and acoustic properties of mass timber, which was transitioning from a niche sustainable building material to a mainstream solution for modern, earthquake-resistant urban architecture.

The book is designed as a rigorous architectural manual, reflecting Cascone’s academic background and his interest in the intersection of structural efficiency and environmental sustainability. It details the modular nature of X-LAM panels, providing architects and engineers with the technical criteria necessary for its integration into contemporary building design. Upon its release, the work was received within professional and academic circles as a foundational reference for Italian practitioners aiming to standardize the application of engineered wood products in seismic zones.