Anthony Timberlands Centre

Author: Kelly Harrison

Date published

22 March 2023

Price

Free

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Anthony Timberlands Centre: the design journey of a mass timber architecture school

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Kelly Harrison

Date published

22 March 2023

Author

Kelly Harrison

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Free

This technical lecture unravels the design intricacies of a timber-framed university building in Arkansas, USA and offers valuable insights into considerations for timber design.

Watch this technical lecture's recording, outlining the design journey of a timber-framed building and unveiling the strategies employed to overcome its distinctive structural challenges.

By delving into the architectural intent, dissecting the client brief, and exploring construction possibilities at the competition stage, the design team efficiently analyzed detailed studies and considered key elements upfront, ultimately achieving structural optimization.

Drawing from the insights gained whilst working in this project, Kelly Harrison shares broader considerations in timber design, providing valuable lessons applicable to various contexts.

Speaker

Kelly Harrison, Director, Whitby Wood
Kelly specialises in timber structures, as well as refurbishments and working on historic buildings. She has a keen interest in sustainable design, resource efficiency and good communication. She has completed the detailed design of several large timber framed buildings and is an active member on the Board of Directors at Timber Development UK.

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Video
Video Length:
01:03:55
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IStructE

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Timber Research & Innovation Training Climate change Codes & Standards Construction management Best practice Frame Video IStructE London HQ

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