Newcastle - Commercial and Multi-residential Mass Timber
This seminar will explore how mass and lightweight timber systems can be used today for multi-residential, commercial and public building applications. Come and hear industry experts discuss key design, specification and supply details and present practical case studies on recently constructed buildings. These systems are here now and ready to be used - come and learn how!
PROGRAMME
5.00-5.30pm
Innovative LVL Structural Applications in Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Storey Buildings
George Dolezal, Principal Engineer at Meyer Timber
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a very common building element in residential building as it improves on the load bearing and structural strength of sawn timber. It is now increasingly competitive in large commercial and multi-storey structures. As a wood based product it offers the additional benefits of sustainability, versatility, aesthetic warmth and appeal, predictability /performance under fire and damage resistance under earthquake. This presentation will cover details of recent commercial, multi-residential and industrial projects in Australia and New Zealand – including in the Christchurch reconstruction.
5.30-6.00pm
Design Case Study: Library at the Dock
Kerry Clare, Principal of Clare Design
'Library at the Dock' is a new library and community centre in the heart of Docklands, Melbourne. It is the nation’s first public building to be made from cross laminated timber (CLT) an engineered timber product using layers of timber to create solid panels. Up to 30 per cent lighter than traditional structures this has significantly reduced the requirement for new foundations, and allowed for construction of the library right on the waterfront. This presentation is by one of the design architects of this ground-breaking structure.
6.30-7.00pm
Networking
7.00-7.30pm
Mass Timber Buildings: How High can Timber Go?
Stephen Mitchell, Timber Development Association & WoodSolutions
Mass timber buildings systems based on CLT and prefabricated timber elements such as those recently used by Australand are revolutionising the use of timber as a structural element in large commercial and multi-residential building around the world and in Australia. These systems are delivering quicker, safer, better and more environmentally friendly builds. This presentation will cover details of a number of these new and innovative buildings and answer the question – How High can Timber Go?
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Kerry Clare, Principal of Clare Design
Clare Design was established in 1979 on the Sunshine Coast. In 2010 Kerry & Lindsay Clare became the first husband-and-wife team to win the prestigious Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, joining the likes of Joern Utzon, Harry Seidler and Glenn Murcutt. They have also been recognised for designing low-impact, sustainable homes decades before it became compulsory.
Clare Design's recent work includes Docklands Library and Fitzroy Gardens Depot Workshop with the City of Melbourne, the Newcastle Art Gallery redevelopment for Newcastle City Council and selected residential projects. Larger projects are done in collaboration with selected architectural firms.
Alongside practice Kerry + Lindsay continue their roles in teaching and are appointed as Professors at the School of Architecture + Built Environment, University of Newcastle.
George Dolezal, Principal Engineer at Meyer Timber
George has over 15 years of experience in timber design with expertise in residential and commercial building solutions using engineered wood products, including fire and acoustics aspects. He has also assessed, developed and commercialised overseas timber technologies for use in Australian buildings.
Stephen Mitchell, Project Manager at Timber Development Association & WoodSolutions
WoodSolutions is an Australian timber industry campaign to assist design and building professionals specify and build with timber products. Stephen is a qualified trainer and experienced presenter on many technical aspects of timber use in construction projects around Australia.
For more information, please contact: Jo Papanicolaou
4911 7310