2012 UK Field Tour - book nowPeople projects and innovations - 5 invaluable daysLimited to only 25 people, this professional tour is great value and will take you to view places and meet people you would not be able to access as an individual traveller. Booking close February 9th - and you can claim 30 CPD points (Australian Institute of Architects) for attending. Visit www.woodsolutions.com.au for details. Double, twin or shared accommodation available.
News & BlogsNews: Timber concrete composite (TCC) floorsUsing timber concrete composite (TCC) floors in multi-storey buildings is a viable, lightweight alternative to other flooring systems that offers potential cost savings and environmental benefits. News: Structural design with machine graded plywoodDesigners selecting plywood are faced with a potentially confusing situation with different standards listing different stress grades. A recent project aimed to simplify the situation by relating the strength and stiffness properties of current softwood/hardwood plywood resources from both Australian and New Zealand to the existing plywood stress grades. News: Reducing fire regulatory barriers to the use of woodWood is frequently used in single residential and low rise structures – but why not more in taller buildings? Fire regulations are often the problem – read on to discover more about recent research that answers questions... Blog: Timber+Design MagazineEditor, Tony Nielson, introduces the content in the latest issue of this informative and inspiring magazine. A must read. Blog: The Graduate Certificate in Timber (Processing & Building)Associate Professor Gregory Nolan, Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood, School of Architecture & Design University of Tasmania, discusses the first year of the course – and some of the thinking behind it. Blog: David Pennisi – Architect and Grad Cert Timber studentWe spoke to architect, David Pennisi about why he decided to go back to study - and why wood.
Timber ApplicationsTemporary StructuresA relatively unconsidered, yet vital use of wood, temporary structures, including scaffolding and formwork, are an essential part of many construction processes.
Case StudiesCitriodora HouseHigh over Victoria’s Surf Coast, a new beach house is likened to a tree house, by its architect. KaroriOne of the last, relatively intact heritage houses on Mount Macedon is a tribute to the durability of wood – and is about to be revitalised by a couple passionate about saving historic buildings. Liina Transitional ShelterCombine an international team of architecture students, a Finnish University, enthusiasm, innovation and a challenging project – and the result could be something like this.
Video PresentationsWoodSolutions 2011 Seminar PresentationsDelivered by international and Australian architects and engineers, are now available for online viewing. These information packed presentations are free – and you could qualify for CPD points too, depending on your professional association. Presentations and presenters include: INSPIRING SUSTAINABLE DESIGNHermann Kaufmann Be inspired as award-winning Austrian architect Hermann shares some of the challenges, learnings and strategies he has experienced and developed through years of sustainable design for private, public and commercial buildings. MAKING IT LAST: TIMBER DURABILITY AND EXTERIOR WOOD FINISHESAssoc. Prof Greg Nolan, University of Tasmania, School of Architecture & Design Durable timber design is a sustainability issue as good timber used outside shouldn't suffer due to poor selection and detailing. There are broad guidelines for balancing species performance, site conditions, architectural intent in finishes and maintenance, and an effective building service life. FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERINGDavid Barber, Principal, Australasia Fire Leader, ARUP Internationally and locally, timber and wood products are increasingly specified for major construction projects as a fire safe building material. Integrating design principles and fire engineering can ensure the required performance and compliance with relevant building codes. MAXIMISING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGNGeoff Clark, Troppo Architects Informed materials specification and thermal performance in timber frame designs can increase housing star ratings and lower operational energy costs. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN FOR A LOW CARBON FOOTPRINTFabiano Ximenes, NSW Department of Primary Industries Carbon positive wood and wood products are enabling architects and designers to create buildings with low or zero (negative is possible!) carbon footprints. INNOVATIVE TIMBER BUILDINGS - INCLUDING CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER AND LAMINATED VENEER LUMBERLiam Dewar, Director - Eurban Limited UK New design concepts using engineered timber products are promising to increase sustainability and construction efficiency. Cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are appearing in multi-level building designs of 10 storeys and more.
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Featured Content: ApplicationsIf you’re looking to find out more about using wood in a specific application - such as balustrading or windows - here’s the place to start. In the application section you’ll find design and usage details and links to other useful information.
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