In this episode of "Timber Talks", we speak with Andrew Dunbar, a Senior Structural Engineer at Structex. Andrew is a leading expert in seismic design for timber buildings, and shares his insights on designing resilient and sustainable timber structures.  During our conversation, Andrew discusses his approach to designing timber structures for seismic performance and sustainability, and provides advice for young professionals interested in pursuing a career in timber engineering.  Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of timber design, seismic performance, and sustainability. 

In this episode of "Timber Talks", we speak with Andrew Dunbar, a Senior Structural Engineer at Structex. Andrew is a leading expert in seismic design for timber buildings, and shares his insights on designing resilient and sustainable timber structures.  During our conversation, Andrew discusses his approach to designing timber structures for seismic performance and sustainability, and provides advice for young professionals interested in pursuing a career in timber engineering.  Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of timber design, seismic performance, and sustainability.

Seismic Design of Timber Buildings

In this episode of Timber Talks, Antony Wood, President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, shares his insights on using mass timber in tall building construction for sustainability and efficiency. We discuss the potential for embodied carbon reduction and the benefits of sustainably managed forests. Antony also describes innovative mass timber buildings and the possibility of off-site manufacturing. We explore the future of timber construction and emerging technologies for tall building design. Tune in for this informative discussion with one of the industry's leading experts! 

In this episode of Timber Talks, Antony Wood, President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, shares his insights on using mass timber in tall building construction for sustainability and efficiency. We discuss the potential for embodied carbon reduction and the benefits of sustainably managed forests. Antony also describes innovative mass timber buildings and the possibility of off-site manufacturing. We explore the future of timber construction and emerging technologies for tall building design. Tune in for this informative discussion with one of the industry's leading experts!

Council on Tall Buildings

In this episode of Timber Talks, we had the pleasure of interviewing Nathan Benbow, Engineering Manager, and Danny Watson, Structural Engineer at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH). Join us as we delve into ASH's approach to designing and constructing timber buildings, highlighting the importance of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) in their process. Our experts discuss key considerations for design teams working with timber suppliers, including lead times and manufacturing schedules, and share exciting new timber products and innovations that ASH is developing. We also explore the company's growth and evolution, the challenges faced in timber construction, and valuable advice for professionals interested in pursuing timber building projects. 

In this episode of Timber Talks, we had the pleasure of interviewing Nathan Benbow, Engineering Manager, and Danny Watson, Structural Engineer at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH). Join us as we delve into ASH's approach to designing and constructing timber buildings, highlighting the importance of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) in their process. Our experts discuss key considerations for design teams working with timber suppliers, including lead times and manufacturing schedules, and share exciting new timber products and innovations that ASH is developing. We also explore the company's growth and evolution, the challenges faced in timber construction, and valuable advice for professionals interested in pursuing timber building projects.

DFMA and Working with the Timber Supply Chain

In this episode of Timber Talks, we speak with Ian Tyson, CEO of Timberlink, about the company's recent investments in engineered wood products (EWPs). Ian shares his insights on expanding into new products and markets and discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with growth. We also explore the potential for exponential growth in the EWP industry and the importance of responsible and ethical sourcing of timber. Ian highlights the steps Timberlink takes to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and discusses the evolving supply chain with increased demand and new technology. Finally, we wrap up with Ian's advice for young professionals. 

In this episode of Timber Talks, we speak with Ian Tyson, CEO of Timberlink, about the company's recent investments in engineered wood products (EWPs). Ian shares his insights on expanding into new products and markets and discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with growth. We also explore the potential for exponential growth in the EWP industry and the importance of responsible and ethical sourcing of timber. Ian highlights the steps Timberlink takes to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and discusses the evolving supply chain with increased demand and new technology. Finally, we wrap up with Ian's advice for young professionals.

The Evolving Supply Chain to Enable Sustainable Construction

In this episode of Timber Talks, we speak with David Barber, a Principal at Arup, about the complex considerations involved in fire design for timber construction. We delve into the thought processes behind exposing timber in a building and explore the varying codes and regulations around the world. David shares his insights on how engineering deems acceptable risk levels and the most important research being conducted in the industry today. Finally, we look ahead to the future of timber construction and explore the exciting possibilities in this rapidly evolving field.  

In this episode of Timber Talks, we speak with David Barber, a Principal at Arup, about the complex considerations involved in fire design for timber construction. We delve into the thought processes behind exposing timber in a building and explore the varying codes and regulations around the world. David shares his insights on how engineering deems acceptable risk levels and the most important research being conducted in the industry today. Finally, we look ahead to the future of timber construction and explore the exciting possibilities in this rapidly evolving field.

Dealing With Fire Risk In Timber Buildings

On this episode of Timber Talks, we sit down with Rob De Brincat, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Viridi. Rob shares his expertise on the topic of mass timber and its potential for becoming a mainstream construction material. We dive deep into the topic and discuss the importance of team collaboration, as well as the critical things that need to be done right from the beginning of projects.    If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go to the WoodSolutions Website and download the Technical Design Guides:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/publications  I recommend watching the WoodSolutions weekly webinars. Previous recordings can be found on the WoodSolutions website:  https://woodsolutions.com.au/ 

On this episode of Timber Talks, we sit down with Rob De Brincat, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Viridi. Rob shares his expertise on the topic of mass timber and its potential for becoming a mainstream construction material. We dive deep into the topic and discuss the importance of team collaboration, as well as the critical things that need to be done right from the beginning of projects.    If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go to the WoodSolutions Website and download the Technical Design Guides:  <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/publications" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/publications</a> I recommend watching the WoodSolutions weekly webinars. Previous recordings can be found on the WoodSolutions website:  <a href="https://woodsolutions.com.au/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://woodsolutions.com.au/</a>

Setting Projects Up For Success

In this episode of WoodSolutions Timber Talks, we sit down with Ninotschka Titchkosky, co-CEO of BVN, to discuss the groundbreaking Atlassian Tower. As the world's tallest timber building, the Atlassian Tower in Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the potential of sustainable construction and design. Join us as we delve into the journey of creating this remarkable structure.  Throughout our conversation, we explore the intricate process of designing the world's tallest timber building, from conception to completion, and the critical components that must be in place from the very beginning, including team dynamics, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and more. We discuss the sustainable design principles incorporated into the Atlassian Tower, and how they contribute to its eco-friendly footprint, as well as the major challenges faced during the design and construction phases and how the team overcame them. 

In this episode of WoodSolutions Timber Talks, we sit down with Ninotschka Titchkosky, co-CEO of BVN, to discuss the groundbreaking Atlassian Tower. As the world's tallest timber building, the Atlassian Tower in Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the potential of sustainable construction and design. Join us as we delve into the journey of creating this remarkable structure.  Throughout our conversation, we explore the intricate process of designing the world's tallest timber building, from conception to completion, and the critical components that must be in place from the very beginning, including team dynamics, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and more. We discuss the sustainable design principles incorporated into the Atlassian Tower, and how they contribute to its eco-friendly footprint, as well as the major challenges faced during the design and construction phases and how the team overcame them.

Atlassian Tower - The Soaring Heights

In this episode of Timber Talks, I had a conversation with Christine Zinkgraf from Lewis Builds about the growth of mass timber buildings and the advantages of this construction method. We discussed topics such as the increase in interest, the speed of construction, the risks involved, and the level of prefabrication that makes sense. Christine also shared her thoughts on the challenges of using old versus new wood and the innovations in the industry, as well as where she sees the industry moving in the next five years. 

In this episode of Timber Talks, I had a conversation with Christine Zinkgraf from Lewis Builds about the growth of mass timber buildings and the advantages of this construction method. We discussed topics such as the increase in interest, the speed of construction, the risks involved, and the level of prefabrication that makes sense. Christine also shared her thoughts on the challenges of using old versus new wood and the innovations in the industry, as well as where she sees the industry moving in the next five years.

The Construction Phase Firsthand: Best Practices, Innovations and Training

 In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Javier Glatt, the founder of Cadmakers about the future of construction documentation. We'll delve into the issues with traditional documentation processes and how software can offer a solution. We'll also discuss the evolution of the digital ecosystem in construction and how new technologies are changing the game. Javier will share his thoughts on what can be automated in the construction process, the future of BIM modeling and its impact on offsite construction, and much more. Get ready for an informative and engaging conversation on the future of construction documentation.

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Javier Glatt, the founder of Cadmakers about the future of construction documentation. We'll delve into the issues with traditional documentation processes and how software can offer a solution. We'll also discuss the evolution of the digital ecosystem in construction and how new technologies are changing the game. Javier will share his thoughts on what can be automated in the construction process, the future of BIM modeling and its impact on offsite construction, and much more. Get ready for an informative and engaging conversation on the future of construction documentation.

Upgrading The Documentation Processes With Software

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Oliver Lang CEO of Intelligent City about the future of construction and building. We'll be discussing the vision behind Oliver's work, the key technological advances being used today with a focus on robotics, the process of construction and how it differs from conventional methods, the hurdles to adoption of this new way of doing things, the balance between standardisation and flexibility, and finally, where Oliver sees the industry heading in the next 5 years. Oliver will share his knowledge and insights on these critical topics and provide a unique perspective on the future of construction and building. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of sustainable construction and building. 

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Oliver Lang CEO of Intelligent City about the future of construction and building. We'll be discussing the vision behind Oliver's work, the key technological advances being used today with a focus on robotics, the process of construction and how it differs from conventional methods, the hurdles to adoption of this new way of doing things, the balance between standardisation and flexibility, and finally, where Oliver sees the industry heading in the next 5 years. Oliver will share his knowledge and insights on these critical topics and provide a unique perspective on the future of construction and building. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of sustainable construction and building.

Automating Design and Fabrication With New Technology

Timber is becoming known as the building material of the 21st Century. It is strong – a high strength to weight ratio is recently being utilized with innovative developments; it is safe – being both durable and achieving fire ratings; it is sustainable –timber being the most viable option, acting like a carbon sink to reduce the effects of global warming. Research by Mcgraw and Hill suggests that innovation in the construction industry has been stagnant for over 50 years. Timber may provide the productivity gains similar to that of other industries, being suitable for prefabrication and allowing rapid construction cycle times. Timber Talks, provides the latest informative and entertaining information about the best design practices, latest innovations and interesting case studies from the world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction.

Timber is becoming known as the building material of the 21st Century. It is strong – a high strength to weight ratio is recently being utilized with innovative developments; it is safe – being both durable and achieving fire ratings; it is sustainable –timber being the most viable option, acting like a carbon sink to reduce the effects of global warming. Research by Mcgraw and Hill suggests that innovation in the construction industry has been stagnant for over 50 years. Timber may provide the productivity gains similar to that of other industries, being suitable for prefabrication and allowing rapid construction cycle times. Timber Talks, provides the latest informative and entertaining information about the best design practices, latest innovations and interesting case studies from the world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction.

WoodSolutions Timber Talks

 Architecture using timber can improve our mental well-being and sequester carbon within our buildings. Marie-France Stendahl is an architect with White Architecture and teaches Lund University in Sweden. In this episode we discuss: the concept of using architecture as medicine to heal our mental health and opportunities for using timber to sequester carbon to heal the planet.   Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project.  If you want to find out more about the biophilic design research, go to:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-at-work   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood:  www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:   https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides

Architecture using timber can improve our mental well-being and sequester carbon within our buildings. Marie-France Stendahl is an architect with White Architecture and teaches Lund University in Sweden. In this episode we discuss: the concept of using architecture as medicine to heal our mental health and opportunities for using timber to sequester carbon to heal the planet. Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project. If you want to find out more about the biophilic design research, go to: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-at-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-at-work</a> Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a>

Architecture as Medicine

Arbora is the largest complex in the world, at the time of recording that is built from massive timber. The three 8 storey buildings is notable not just for its size, but its ability to be cost competitive and environmentally friendly. Today we're speaking to the Project Manager, Keven Durand from Nordic Structures in Canada about the importance for simple design, managing moisture in construction and collaborating with fire authorities for successful certification.  Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides   Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

Arbora is the largest complex in the world, at the time of recording that is built from massive timber. The three 8 storey buildings is notable not just for its size, but its ability to be cost competitive and environmentally friendly. Today we're speaking to the Project Manager, Keven Durand from Nordic Structures in Canada about the importance for simple design, managing moisture in construction and collaborating with fire authorities for successful certification.  Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a> Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

Arbora - the Largest Massive Timber Complex in the World

Timber is light-weight which has a wide range of benefits. But being light-weight means extra attention needs to be paid to the acoustic design. Some understanding of acoustics is recommended for all consultants who partake on a mid-rise timber project. Today we are speaking with Amanda Robinson, co-CEO of Marshall Day Acoustics on this topic about:  Fundamental principles of sound The NCC and AAAC requirements How to achieve best practice design detailing for timber buildings  Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au Sign up to weekly webinars:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/podcasts/woodsolutions-weekly-webinars-s1

Timber is light-weight which has a wide range of benefits. But being light-weight means extra attention needs to be paid to the acoustic design. Some understanding of acoustics is recommended for all consultants who partake on a mid-rise timber project. Today we are speaking with Amanda Robinson, co-CEO of Marshall Day Acoustics on this topic about: <ul> <li>Fundamental principles of sound</li> <li>The NCC and AAAC requirements</li> <li>How to achieve best practice design detailing for timber buildings</li> </ul> Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> Sign up to weekly webinars: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/podcasts/woodsolutions-weekly-webinars-s1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/podcasts/woodsolutions-weekly-webinars-s1</a>

Acoustic Design of Mid-Rise Timber Buildings

The Seedhouse is the winner of the Timber Design Awards in 2019, and home to James Fitzpatrick, architect from Fitzpatrick and Partners. This residential home utilises the latest technologies in engineered timber construction, designed with experimentation in construction and engineering, supported by architectural vision. In this episode we discuss the story behind The Seedhouse, the construction lessons learned and cutting edge engineering for the building. See the beautiful images and learn more about the Seedhouse: https://www.fitzpatrickpartners.com/projects/the-seed-house/ Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides

The Seedhouse is the winner of the Timber Design Awards in 2019, and home to James Fitzpatrick, architect from Fitzpatrick and Partners. This residential home utilises the latest technologies in engineered timber construction, designed with experimentation in construction and engineering, supported by architectural vision. In this episode we discuss the story behind The Seedhouse, the construction lessons learned and cutting edge engineering for the building. See the beautiful images and learn more about the Seedhouse: <a href="https://www.fitzpatrickpartners.com/projects/the-seed-house/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fitzpatrickpartners.com/projects/the-seed-house/</a> Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a>

The Seedhouse – Timber Design Award 2019 Winner

New tools for design are potentially allowing us to enter an unprecedented period in construction. Parametric design tools allow for new architectural forms, robotics and 3D printing allows for new assembly, and prefabrication enables on-site productivity. Today we are speaking with Richard Maddock, an architect and computer systems engineer with Fosters and Partners. In this episode we speak about:  The Nasa 3D Printed Habitat challenge, for building on Mars, and what learnings can be taken for design How new technologies such as robotics and machine learning will impact construction How the day to day work for building professionals might shift  Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides

New tools for design are potentially allowing us to enter an unprecedented period in construction. Parametric design tools allow for new architectural forms, robotics and 3D printing allows for new assembly, and prefabrication enables on-site productivity. Today we are speaking with Richard Maddock, an architect and computer systems engineer with Fosters and Partners. In this episode we speak about: <ul> <li>The Nasa 3D Printed Habitat challenge, for building on Mars, and what learnings can be taken for design</li> <li>How new technologies such as robotics and machine learning will impact construction</li> <li>How the day to day work for building professionals might shift</li> </ul> Building professionals globally are turning to timber as it provides a healthier, environmentally friendly, sustainable, efficiently off-site prefabricated solution that dramatically reduces construction times and accordingly the overall cost of the project. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a>

Recent Advancements in Construction Technologies

Upfront carbon is increasingly in the spotlight, as operational efficiency increases. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are vital in measuring the impacts of the materials we use to arrive at the best design outcomes. Today we are speaking with Stephen Mitchell, Principle Consultant at Thinkstep ANZ and Chair of EPD Australasia. In this episode we discuss:  The exciting developments in materials on the road to carbon neutrality The life cycle of a timber product The opportunities that designers and the supply chain have for improved sustainability in design.  An environmental product declaration (EPD) is a standardised and verified way of quantifying the environmental impacts of a product based on a consistent set of rules that have been developed through an extensive stakeholder consultation process. The ‘industry wide’ WoodSolutions EPDs can be found at: https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/environmental-product-declarations

Upfront carbon is increasingly in the spotlight, as operational efficiency increases. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are vital in measuring the impacts of the materials we use to arrive at the best design outcomes. Today we are speaking with Stephen Mitchell, Principle Consultant at Thinkstep ANZ and Chair of EPD Australasia. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>The exciting developments in materials on the road to carbon neutrality</li> <li>The life cycle of a timber product</li> <li>The opportunities that designers and the supply chain have for improved sustainability in design.</li> </ul> An environmental product declaration (EPD) is a standardised and verified way of quantifying the environmental impacts of a product based on a consistent set of rules that have been developed through an extensive stakeholder consultation process. The ‘industry wide’ WoodSolutions EPDs can be found at: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/environmental-product-declarations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/environmental-product-declarations</a>

Environmental Product Declarations

 Technology is rapidly changing the way we design, manufacture and install our buildings. Eric Karsh is the founding partner of Equilibrium, a Katerra company, who are looking to make major changes the way we build. In this episode we have a forward thinking conversation about costing and designing projects with parametric modelling, optimisation for prefabrication and installation, and utilisation of BIM to improve the design to construction process.   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood:  www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:   https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides   Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

Technology is rapidly changing the way we design, manufacture and install our buildings. Eric Karsh is the founding partner of Equilibrium, a Katerra company, who are looking to make major changes the way we build. In this episode we have a forward thinking conversation about costing and designing projects with parametric modelling, optimisation for prefabrication and installation, and utilisation of BIM to improve the design to construction process. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a> Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

New Approaches to Project Delivery

HoHo Vienna is the world's tallest wooden tower, standing at 24 floors and 84m in height and is a great example of how we can combine concrete and timber to achieve the best solution for mid to high-rise buildings. Richard Woschitz, of the Woschitz Group is the structural engineer for the project. Today we speak to him about the structural system and the feasibility for high-rise timber buildings, importance of including fire authorities for innovative projects and managing moisture during the construction process.   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides   Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

HoHo Vienna is the world's tallest wooden tower, standing at 24 floors and 84m in height and is a great example of how we can combine concrete and timber to achieve the best solution for mid to high-rise buildings. Richard Woschitz, of the Woschitz Group is the structural engineer for the project. Today we speak to him about the structural system and the feasibility for high-rise timber buildings, importance of including fire authorities for innovative projects and managing moisture during the construction process. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a> Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au

HoHo Vienna - Tallest Timber Building in the World

The market for mid-rise timber buildings is growing at a rapid pace all around the world. Jennifer Cover is the President and CEO of WoodWorks in the USA, an organisation very similar to that of WoodSolutions here in Australia. Jennifer is involved with a large range of projects across the USA with a lot of learnings for us building professionals here in Australia. I was lucky to sit down with her to discus innovative project delivery models, when to engage with suppliers and the cost differences for timber buildings compared to traditional construction.   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood:  www.woodsolutions.com.au  The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:   https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides  Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: jones@woodsolutions.com.au   Listening from the US? You can find support for your project from Jennifer and her team at: woodworks.org

The market for mid-rise timber buildings is growing at a rapid pace all around the world. Jennifer Cover is the President and CEO of WoodWorks in the USA, an organisation very similar to that of WoodSolutions here in Australia. Jennifer is involved with a large range of projects across the USA with a lot of learnings for us building professionals here in Australia. I was lucky to sit down with her to discus innovative project delivery models, when to engage with suppliers and the cost differences for timber buildings compared to traditional construction. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a> Got a Mid-rise project? The Mid-rise Advisory Team will be able to help. Get in touch with me at: <a href="mailto:jones@woodsolutions.com.au">jones@woodsolutions.com.au</a> Listening from the US? You can find support for your project from Jennifer and her team at: <a href="http://woodworks.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woodworks.org</a>

The Future of Mid-rise TImber Buildings

Sidewalk Labs are owned by Alphabet, the same organisation that owns a familiar company called Google. They combine forward thinking-urban design and cutting-edge technology to radically improve urban life around the world. They're planning to build a city out of timber as part of their Quayside development in Toronto, to get the carbon sequestration benefits and fast build times possible with timber.   Karim Khalifa is the Director of Building Innovations at Sidewalk Labs, today we speak to him about the timber buildings they're looking at - including a 35 storey proposed timber tower, how Alphabet engineers can assist in construction and about innovative fire design approaches.   To find out more about Side Walk Labs, head to: https://www.sidewalklabs.com/   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides   Episode artwork by Sidewalk Labs

Sidewalk Labs are owned by Alphabet, the same organisation that owns a familiar company called Google. They combine forward thinking-urban design and cutting-edge technology to radically improve urban life around the world. They're planning to build a city out of timber as part of their Quayside development in Toronto, to get the carbon sequestration benefits and fast build times possible with timber. Karim Khalifa is the Director of Building Innovations at Sidewalk Labs, today we speak to him about the timber buildings they're looking at - including a 35 storey proposed timber tower, how Alphabet engineers can assist in construction and about innovative fire design approaches. To find out more about Side Walk Labs, head to: <a href="https://www.sidewalklabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sidewalklabs.com/</a> Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a> Episode artwork by Sidewalk Labs

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The project 752 High Street Thornburry is a 5 Storey CLT project set to start construction in October 2019. The architect and the client pursued CLT in order for it's sustainability attributes.  We're lucky to sit down with the architect, Paul Gardiner from Gardiner Architects, Nathan Benbow the engineer from Vistek and the builders Alastair Holmes and Chris Wood from Sinjen. This project has multiple challenges in design and construction that has required innovative solutions from the project team.   In part 2 of the interview we discuss:  How to achieve efficient construction for the project Importance of managing moisture in design and construction The lessons learned from the architect, builder and engineer    Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides

The project 752 High Street Thornburry is a 5 Storey CLT project set to start construction in October 2019. The architect and the client pursued CLT in order for it's sustainability attributes.  We're lucky to sit down with the architect, Paul Gardiner from Gardiner Architects, Nathan Benbow the engineer from Vistek and the builders Alastair Holmes and Chris Wood from Sinjen. This project has multiple challenges in design and construction that has required innovative solutions from the project team. In part 2 of the interview we discuss: <ul> <li>How to achieve efficient construction for the project</li> <li>Importance of managing moisture in design and construction</li> <li>The lessons learned from the architect, builder and engineer</li> </ul> Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a>

5 Storey CLT - Part 2

The project 752 High Street Thornburry is a 5 Storey CLT project set to start construction in October 2019. The architect and the client pursued CLT in order for it's sustainability attributes.  We're lucky to sit down with the architect, Paul Gardiner from Gardiner Architects, Nathan Benbow the engineer from Vistek and the builders Alastair Holmes and Chris Wood from Sinjen. This project has multiple challenges in design and construction that has required innovative solutions from the project team.   Part 1 of the interview we discuss the:   the influence of early contractor involvement the relationship between the timber specialist engineer, the project engineer and the supplier engineers, and the use of building information modelling for the project.    Hope you enjoyed this episode. Stay tuned for next weeks episode where we talk about construction, durability and lessons learned.   Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: www.woodsolutions.com.au   The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here:  https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides

The project 752 High Street Thornburry is a 5 Storey CLT project set to start construction in October 2019. The architect and the client pursued CLT in order for it's sustainability attributes.  We're lucky to sit down with the architect, Paul Gardiner from Gardiner Architects, Nathan Benbow the engineer from Vistek and the builders Alastair Holmes and Chris Wood from Sinjen. This project has multiple challenges in design and construction that has required innovative solutions from the project team. Part 1 of the interview we discuss the: <ul> <li> the influence of early contractor involvement</li> <li>the relationship between the timber specialist engineer, the project engineer and the supplier engineers, and</li> <li>the use of building information modelling for the project.</li> </ul> Hope you enjoyed this episode. Stay tuned for next weeks episode where we talk about construction, durability and lessons learned. Check out the WoodSolutions website, the world's biggest website on wood: <a href="http://www.woodsolutions.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.woodsolutions.com.au</a> The WS Technical Design Guide can be found here: <a href="https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/mid-rise-timber-buildings-design-guides</a>

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