Presentations

Trends in Non-residential Wood Design
Texas - January 24-26, 2012

Wood Framing Systems and Materials: Options and Possibilities 
Tom Milton, WoodWorks 

Case Study – Podium Designs and Mixed-use Mid-rise Structures
Matthew S. Church, P.E., Davis & Church, LLC 

Innovation in Architectural Structure: Allowing the Design to Lead
Michael Marshall, StructureCraft Builders Inc. 

Wood Framing in Educational Facilities
Cheryl Ciecko, AIA, ALA, LEED AP, WoodWorks


From Codes to Carbon Footprint: Exceeding Expectations with Wood Buildings
Seattle & Portland - January 2012

Changes to the International Building Code for Wood Design 
Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., WoodWorks 

Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings
Dr. Jim Bowyer, Dovetail Partners, Inc., Bowyer & Associates Inc.

Advancements in Engineered Wood Beams *Not available
Roger Roatch, APA 

Case Studies – The Impacts of Wood Construction in Healing Environments
Martin Despang, Dipl. Ing. Architekt, University of Arizona Meghan Sarkozi, MBH Architects


Trends in Non-residential Wood Design
Texas - January 16-19, 2012

Wood Framing Systems and Materials: Options and Possibilities 
Tom Milton, WoodWorks 

Case Study – Podium Designs and Mixed-use Mid-rise Structures
Matthew S. Church, P.E., Davis & Church, LLC 

Innovation in Architectural Structure: Allowing the Design to Lead
Brian Woudstra, StructureCraft Builders Inc. 

Wood Framing in Educational Facilities
Scott Lockyear, P.E. WoodWorks



Dallas Wood Solutions Fair
December 7, 2011

Carbon Implications of Construction Material Selection
Dr. Jim Bowyer, Dovetail Partners, Inc., Bowyer & Associates Inc.

Connection Solutions for Wood-frame Structures
Tom Williamson, P.E., Timber Engineering LLC

Designing the World’s Tallest Mixed-use Wood Building
Anthony Thistleton-Smith, Waugh Thistleton Architects

Efficient Use of Wood Framing in Retail Buildings
Archie Landreman, WoodWorks

Innovative Ideas for Lateral and Gravity Systems in Mid-rise Construction
Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., WoodWorks

Introduction to Post-frame Construction, Buildings and Design
Dr. Harvey Manbeck, P.E., Penn State University (Emeritus)

It’s Easy Being Green
Cheryl A. Ciecko, AIA, ALA, LEED AP, WoodWorks

National Design Specification® for Wood Construction
Buddy Showalter, P.E., American Wood Council

Non-structural Provisions for Multi-story Wood-frame Buildings
James E. Churchill, P.E., Churchill Engineering, Inc.

Possibilities with Wood in Construction
Dr. Marjan Popovski, Ph.D., FPInnovations

Removing Restrictions on Wood-frame Schools
Alex C. James, South Carolina Office of School Facilities (retired)

Structural Durability and the Use of Preservative Treated Wood
Tom Milton, WoodWorks

Sustainable Designs: Western Red Cedar
Steve From, Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Today's Glulam – Important Considerations for Design and Construction Professionals
Tom Williamson, P.E., Timber Engineering LLC

Understanding the Design Requirements for Five-story Wood-framed Mid-rise Construction
Tim Smith, AIA, Togawa Smith Martin, Inc.

Understanding Your Environment: Forests, Trees and Responsible Wood Products
Kathryn Fernholz, Dovetail Partners, Inc.

Wood in Modern School Construction
Bryan Readling, P.E., APA



From Codes to Carbon Footprint: Exceeding Expectations with Wood Buildings
Sacramento, CA - Nov 16
San Diego, CA - Nov 17


Changes to the International and California Building Codes for Wood Design 
Lisa Podesto, P.E., WoodWorks

Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings
Dr. Jim Bowyer, Dovetail Partners, Inc., Bowyer & Associates Inc.

Advancements in Engineered Wood Beams 
Karyn Beebe, P.E., LEED AP, APA 

Case Studies – The Impacts of Wood Construction in Healing Environments
Martin Despang, Dipl. Ing. Architekt, University of Arizona Meghan Sarkozi, MBH Architects



Innovation and Sustainability: Making the Most of Wood Buildings
Baltimore, MD -  November 8, 2011
McLean, VA - November 9, 2011
Atlanta, GA - November 10, 2011

Design Considerations for Multi-story Wood Buildings 
Douglas S. Thompson, PE, SE, SECB, STB Structural Engineers, Inc. 

Design Trends – Survey of Innovative Wood Building Systems
Lisa Podesto, PE, WoodWorks 

Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings
Dr. Jim Bowyer, Dovetail Partners, Inc., Bowyer & Associates Inc. 

Wood in School Construction
Douglas S. Thompson, PE, SE, SECB, STB Structural Engineers, Inc. 

Wood Solutions for Sustainable Design 
Peter Moonen, Wood WORKS! BC



Trends in Mid-rise:
Using Wood to Meet Functionality, Cost and Environmental Objectives
Seattle, WA - October 11, 2011
Portland, OR - October 12, 2011

Timber Over Non-combustible Podium Structures 
Scott Nyseth, P.E., Stonewood Design 

Lateral Systems for Multi-unit Construction
Doug Hohbach, S.E./Sam Shiotani, S.E., Hohbach-Lewin, Inc. 

Continuous Tie-down Systems for Mid-rise/Multi-story Light-frame Buildings
Rawn Nelson, S.E., R.F. Nelson & Associates Structural Engineers 

Non-structural Provisions for Multi-story Wood-frame Buildings (SEATTLE)
Non-structural Provisions for Multi-story Wood-frame Buildings (PORTLAND)
James Churchill, P.E., Churchill Engineering, Inc. 

Using a Wood Podium in Mixed-use Design: An Architectural Case Study
Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, Applied Architecture Inc.


Making the Most of the NDS® for Wood Construction
Raleigh, NC -  October 11, 2011
Charlotte, NC - October 12, 2011
Atlanta, GA - October 13, 2011

Presentation by Scott Lockyer, PE, WoodWorks


Trends in Wood Design:
Expanding the Possibilities for Wood Buildings
Illinois - September 2011

Exceeding Expectations with Wood: Moisture, Durability, Fire and Sustainability 
Cheryl Ciecko, AIA, ALA, LEED AP 

Wood in the International Building Code
Dennis Pitts, American Wood Council

Shake Table Testing of a Six-story Wood-frame Building: How High Can We Go?
Dr. Shiling Pei, South Dakota State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Possibilities with Wood in Construction
Dr. Marjan Popovski, FPInnovations 

Wood in School Construction
Scott Lockyear, PE, WoodWorks



Trends in Mid-rise:
Using Wood to Meet Functionality, Cost and Environmental Objectives
California - September 2011

Timber Over Non-combustible Podium Structures 
Scott Nyseth, P.E., Stonewood Design 

Lateral Systems for Multi-unit Construction
Doug Hohbach, S.E./Sam Shiotani, S.E., Hohbach-Lewin, Inc. 

Continuous Tie-down Systems for Mid-rise/Multi-story Light-frame Buildings
Rawn Nelson, S.E., R.F. Nelson & Associates Structural Engineers 

Non-structural Provisions for Multi-story Wood-frame Buildings
James Churchill, P.E., Churchill Engineering, Inc. 

Using a Wood Podium in Mixed-use Design: An Architectural Case Study
Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, Applied Architecture Inc.


 

Presentations Archive:


2011


Minneapolis Wood Solutions Fair - April 7, 2011
High Performance Buildings and their Systems  - March 2011
San Francisco Wood Solutions Fair - March 16, 2011
Long Beach Wood Solutions Fair - March 2, 2011
Southeast Wood Solutions Fairs - February 2011
Past, Present, Future: Creative Uses of Wood for Sustainable Buildings - February 2011

2010

Building Science for Commercial Wood Structures - December 2010
Uncovering the Beauty of Wood: Interior/Exterior Use of Exposed Wood - December 2010
Evolution Upward: Trends in Non-residential and Multi-family Wood Design - December 2010
Exploring the possibilities of Wood Buildings - November 2010
From Codes to Sustainability: Exceeding Expectations with Wood Buildings - October 2010
Best Practices: Managing Moisture in Wood Buildings  - October 2010 
Wood as a Structural and Sustainable Choice - October 2010
Designing for High Winds (SEA Wisconsin) - September 2010
Building Better Schools with Wood - September 2010

Chicago Wood Solutions Fair - September 8, 2010

Working with CALGreen - Using Wood to Achieve California’s Sustainability Goals  - May 2010
Minneapolis Wood Solutions Fair - April 2010

Building Science for Commercial Wood Structures - March/April 2010

Practical Solutions For Effective Wood Buildings
Southeast Wood Solutions Fairs - February 2010
California Wood Solutions Fairs - January 2010

2009

Chicago Wood Solutions Fair - October 29, 2009
Engineered Wood to Forest Health: Choosing Sustainably for Non-res Structures - June 2009
Beyond Aesthetics: Using Wood to Achieve Solid Building Performance - June 2009
Wood Design for Non-residential Structures - Spring 2009
Multi-story Wood Structures Workshops - February and March, 2009
Raleigh Wood Solutions Fair - February 24, 2009
Long Beach Wood Solutions Fair - January 20, 2009

2008

Minneapolis Wood Solutions Fair - November 5, 2008
Atlanta Wood Solutions Fair - October 16, 2008
San Francisco Wood Solutions Fair - September 30, 2008
Wood Design for Non-residential Structures - May & June 2008
Charlotte Wood Solutions Fair - March 27, 2008
Green Building Luncheon Seminars - Winter 2008/09

 

 

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