Timber continues to be the preeminent material in residential design and construction because it is: natural, sustainable, easily workable, thermally efficient, when specified and finished correctly - durable and long-lasting, and because it is simply inspirationally beautiful!
However, appropriate design and specification are critical in delivering innovative, effective and cost efficient residential construction solutions. This seminar will focus on the key considerations providing clear and practical illustrations of best practices and processes.
This seminar brings together a selection of leading industry experts in this field to present, discuss and showcase:
- innovative and creative architectural design
- practical and efficient structural detailing and supply
- sustainability, and passive house design with timber
- timber flooring specification and installation, and
- external timber use – specifying correctly for longevity.
An update will also be provided on the WoodSolutions program and the suite of support resources now available to building professionals.
This seminar is a must for all building and design professionals including architects, building designers, engineers, certifiers, developers, builders, regulators, educators and students.
Program:
Welcome & Wood Solutions Update - Alastair Woodard, WoodSolutions
Creative and Innovative Residential Timber Design - Diego Bekinschtein, Senior Associate with John Wardle Architects
Efficient Residential Structural Design and Supply Specification - Robert Tan, Technical Manager with MiTek
Sustainable Building Design with Timber - What Does It Really Mean? - Sven Maxa, Director of Maxa Design
Timber Flooring – Specification & Installation to Meet Client Expectations - Dave Hayward, the Australian Timber Flooring Association’s
Using Timber Externally – Australian Hardwoods, a Great Local Choice - Chris McEvoy, Managing Director of Radial Timbers
Date: Thursday 24th August 2017
Venue: Library at the Dock, Docklands
Time: 12.15 pm registration, for 12.30 - 5.00pm
CPD: 4.0 Informal CPD points available for attendance.
Cost: FREE for all design and building professionals
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