MASS TIMBER ARCHITECTURE IN THE TROPICS
Event in collaboration with Sky Timber
Two days will be dedicated to mass timber construction for both aspiring professionals and experts. Including a comprehensive program of speeches and case studies to discover, keep up with all the latest developments and unique networking opportunities.
TARGET
This seminar is for designers, architects, structural engineers and timber construction enthusiasts seeking to create and build significant relationships within the sector. A chance to stay updated with the latest construction trends and technologies on the market.
Contact us to find out the discounted fare for students (S$60 for including the lunch and coffee break)
CONTENT AND NEW FOCUS
The timber sector is in constant and fast growth. There are always new technical solutions to respond to the market requests. In the seminar we will concentrate on 3 dierent sessions: vision and challenges, construction and finance, envelopes and connections. After each session there will be a discussion among the speakers and participants of the seminar. The main topics are going to be the challenges and potential of Mass Engineered Timber (MET) in tropical regions, the management of building sites and design challenges, the use of innovative timber structural materials, the innovative connections, the durability, waterproofing and airtightness. Finally, we will talk about the financial advantages of timber and the sustainability. There will be plenty of opportunities to address and discuss the future of timber construction as well as a tour of real timber building sites in the area with the transport and organization included in the price (participation is not mandatory, confirmed only if there are enough subscriptions)
SPEAKERS:
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Prof. Lam Khee Poh - Provost’s Chair Professor of Architecture and the Built Environment at National University of Singapore
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Karl-Heinz Weiss - Weiss Insights Pty Ltd
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Prof. Dr. Eng. Stefan Winter - Chair, Timber Structures and Building Construction, School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich
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Prof. Ar. Shinya OKUDA - Founding Director, SkyTimber: Tropical Renewable Architecture Design Lab. DOA, CDE, NUS.
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Eng. David Kingham - Steeltech
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Kevin Hill - Venturer Timberwork
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Eng. Matteo Andreottola - Rothoblaas
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PH.D Eng. Ermanno Acler
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Milos Slavik - Rothoblaas
Lunch (Catering)
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Afternoon tea and networking
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