Designing timber housing – best practice in managing durability and fire risk

Author: Various

Date published

23 October 2024

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Members: £45 + VAT
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Designing timber housing – best practice in managing durability and fire risk

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Author

Various

Date published

23 October 2024

Author

Various

Price

Members: £45 + VAT
Standard: £70 + VAT

Enhance your skills with practical insights and innovative solutions in modern timber design.

This webinar is part one of a three-part series focused on enhancing your skills with practical insights and innovative solutions in modern timber design.

Experience an in-depth technical talk on designing timber housing, focusing on best practices for managing durability and fire risk. This first webinar in our series will offer valuable insights into the latest standards and strategies for successful timber construction. Gain knowledge from experts on key guidelines, collaboration techniques, and real-world case studies to enhance your understanding and application of timber in residential projects. Presenters will cover:

  • New Model Building Standard - Blueprint for Tall CLT Residential Units:

    • Detailed overview of the new model building standard for constructing tall Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) residential units.

    • Explanation of the guidelines and requirements necessary to comply with the standard, the need for a dedicated fire engineer.

  • Architect-Structural Engineer Collaboration - Strategies for Effective Collaboration:

    • How to achieve effective coordination between architects and structural engineers to ensure the durability of timber structures.

    • Practical strategies for fostering effective communication and teamwork throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Panellised Timber Frames for Mid-Rise Housing Case Study

    • Achieving a flexibility and efficient design

    • Explore the holistic approach required for timber frame housing, considering thermal performance, durability, and fire safety.

Reasons to watch

  • Analyse the latest industry insights and evaluate expert knowledge to predict future trends and opportunities.

  • Implement sustainability practices and assess their environmental impact to enhance corporate responsibility.

  • Develop regulatory and policy updates to ensure compliance and adapt to changing legal landscapes.

  • Explore innovative design approaches through case studies and real-world examples to inspire creative solutions.

  • ​Evaluate economic benefits and promote inspiration and motivation for future sustainable initiatives.

Speakers

Lucia Berasaluce

Senior Associate at Haptic Architects

Lucia Berasaluce is a Senior Associate leading the Haptic studio in Bilbao, having previously worked at the London and Oslo studios. Forever curious, creative and a problem solver, she has developed medium-scale projects from concept to delivery across residential, commercial and cultural sectors in different countries. Lucia’s technical knowledge and design sensibility has seen her lead projects, where making people happy is key. In the UK, she has recently completed W3; a community centre for Related Argent at Kings Cross; championing sustainable design with timber structure and envelope.

Matt Caldwell

Associate Engineer at Buro Happold

Matt is an Associate Engineer with Buro Happold in Bath. He is part of a timber R&D group across the global company. His interest in timber started as a child in his grandpa’s workshop, continued through teenage years spent building skateboard ramps and on to graduate from the University of Bath in 2004, where he continues his involvement as a visiting tutor and PhD candidate. Matt provides timber-specific input into repair of historic and early engineered timber structures aswell as design of new-build structures.

James Walker

Technical Director at Milner Associates

James is a Chartered Structural Engineer and Technical Director at Milner Associates engineering consultancy. He is an expert in the structural design, appraisal and repair of timber buildings with an academic background in adhesive connections. He has designed, inspected and repaired historic structures as well as modern timber frame, glulam, SIP and CLT buildings. James is a technical consultant to the Structural Timber Association (STA), providing guidance on the structural, fire and durability design of timber buildings and has a specific interest in low-energy construction. James is a member of the British standards committee responsible for the design of timber structures and a member of the European committee responsible for the fire design of timber structures.

Additional information

Format:
Video
Video Length:
01:00:00
Publisher:
IStructE Ltd

Tags

Timber Training Webinar Industrial Residential Sustainability & Environment Climate change Construction management Risk Best practice Architecture Carbon

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