//podcastplus.net/feed/woodsolutions-timber-talks~31e66e69 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. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:35:21 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Arnie_Didier_st44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 In this episode we speak with Arnie Dider, COO and Founder of the Forest Business Network. With a rich background steeped in forestry and supply chain expertise, Arnie sheds light on the burgeoning realm of mass timber and its global growth trajectory. We chat how the supply chain is transforming, from ramping up capacity to introducing new products. Arnie offers insights into areas where innovation thrives and elaborates on legislative changes impacting the industry worldwide. Finally we reflect on how conversations about mass timber have matured over the years and what the future holds for this revolutionary building material.    Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Arnie_Didier_st44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_William_Perkins_St48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 William Perkins High School consists of a significant quantity of exposed wooden structures, enabling the benefits of biophilia for the students and building occupants. Education buildings have the unique challenges, when trying to build in the short windows that sit between teaching periods. Within these windows the building was constructed with an innovative team and creative engineers. In this episode, we’re speaking with Alan Dowdall, the project structural engineer, a timber specialist with vast experience about achieving fast programs in construction and the importance of simplicity in design. 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/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:00:39 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_William_Perkins_St48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Scion_Stereo48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 Scion Innovation Building, is a Crown Research Institute that specialises in technology development for the forestry industry. The building is a cutting edge showcase for engineered timber, not only in terms of aesthetic but what it contributes to a zero carbon future. A highlight is the peaks in glulam timber standing tall at the entrance. The list of international awards the building has won is too long to include in its introduction, but one of note is the World Timber Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival 2020 - 2021. Today we're lucky to be speaking with Jeremy Smith from Irving Smith Architects and Alistair Catanach from Dunning Thornton Engineers about the building, structural systems, innovation and much more. 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 re... Mon, 23 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Scion_Stereo48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_The_Bond_Stereo48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 Carved from robust engineered timber and clad in high-performance glass, The Bond is a state-of-the-art building represents the future of office design, with 7-storeys of mass timber glulam frame supporting Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor and roof panels. In this episode we're speaking with the Jessica Rodham, the Project Architect from Fitzpatrick and Partners about the reasons behind choosing timber, the unique challenges of the building and keys for project success. 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/ Mon, 09 May 2022 20:00:47 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_The_Bond_Stereo48k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_105_Storey_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 Canadian architecture and multi-disciplinary practice Dialog has designed a hybrid mass timber tower prototype that promises to revolutionise tall buildings as we know them. The design is of a hybrid timber towers of up to 105 storeys of zero carbon, addressing climate change. Today we’re speaking with Craig Applegath, Partner Architect at Dialog about: The concept design for the 105 storey sky scraper Solving both operational and embodied energy challenges with new technologies and design approaches Leading technologies for moving to zero carbon   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 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_105_Storey_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Andrew_Waugh_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 Murray Grove is the first tall urban housing project to be constructed entirely from pre-fabricated solid timber, from the load bearing walls and floor slabs to the stair and lift cores. The project came in cost effective and sequestered carbon rather than emitting it, opening a new door to sustainable construction. Andrew Waugh, the Foudner of Waugh Thistleton Architects was the lead pioneer in unlocking this new door to the entirely new industry that is mass timber construction today. We spoke with Andrew Waugh on Season 1 of the podcast, and it is a privilege to circle back and speak to him again. In this episode we discuss: What has happened since the Stadthaus (also known as Murray Grove) and today Learn about a new evolution in architectural design, with a recent project 6 Orsman Road And where the puck is moving with digital design, prefabrication and assembly.   If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go to the WoodSolutions Website and downloa... Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Andrew_Waugh_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Leadership_In_Covid_Stereo44k24b_1.mp3?dest-id=708218 Collectively we all had a year like no other in 2020. The challenges we faced were unprecedented but with them come new trends and new opportunities. And After predictions of Armageddon, the residential construction sector is going through an unexpected boom. we’re speaking with Adrian Hondros, the CEO of Porter Davis about: Making sense of 2020 and what it means for our future The future of sustainability, digital and prefabrication in residential construction Advice for professionals to be relevant in a changing future.   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   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   Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Leadership_In_Covid_Stereo44k24b_1.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Best_of_Sustainability_stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 To begin Season 4, we’re going to be doing a best of series for the next 4 weeks. Today, we’ll be looking at the best moments in Timber Talks so far, on the topics of sustainability and wellness. In this episode you’ll hear from:   Davina Rooney the CEO at GBCA on keeping on target mitigating global warming risks Ken Morrison the CEO of The Property Council Aus on the forward trajectory of the construction code to improve base standard construction quality for emissions reductions Andrew Waugh, founder WTA on the impact of material choices Ulrich Dangel Associate Professor at the University of Texas and author of A Turning Point In Timber Construction, on sustainable forest management Stephen Mitchell a Principal Consultant at Thinkstep on the end of life options for timber Kate Nason an Environmental Designer at Atelier Ten on Prefabrication and Passivhaus Jack Noonan VP at the International Well Building Institute on the impact of architecture on health Marie-France Stendahlf, He... Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:58:05 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Best_of_Sustainability_stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Innovation_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 To begin Season 4, we’re going to be doing a best-of series for the next 4 weeks. Today, we’ll be looking at the best moments in Timber Talks so far, on the topics of innovation. In this episode you’ll hear from: Michael Marks the Founder Of Katerra on the inefficiencies in construction and a new paradigm of designing Michael Green Director at MGA, on how to improve the supply chain Adam Strong, formerly at Strongbuild, on importance of early supplier involvement  Karim Khalifa, Director at Google-owned Sidewalk Labs on the importance of cost certainty Karla Fraser, Director at Hive Projects on the utilisation of virtual modelling Richard Maddock Associate Partner at Foster and Partners on digital design Christophe Sigrist Professor at Bern University in Switzerland Ola Skoglund, COO at Randek on innovation in Robotics Sign up to the WoodSolutions Webinars, every second Tuesday of 2021: https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/podcasts/woodsolutions-webinars-2021 Check out the WoodS... Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:07:06 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/TimberTalks_Innovation_Stereo44k24b.mp3?dest-id=708218 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/Episode_20.mp3?dest-id=708218 Inspiring a new generation of apartment living in Perth, the De Havilland apartments combine sophistication and thoughtful design, with modern and environmentally sustainable building principles and practices. The 4 storey apartment building consists of predominately a timber LVL structure. In this episode, we’re speaking with Stuart Hawley, the Director At Bluerock Projects, about the design and construction of the project. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:37:50 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/timbertalks/Episode_20.mp3?dest-id=708218