Design & Construction Challenges During this Time of Unprecedented Change
A WOOD DESIGN SYMPOSIUM: ONLINE, TWO HALF DAYS
November 11 & 12, 2020
A WOOD DESIGN SYMPOSIUM: ONLINE, TWO HALF DAYS
November 11 & 12, 2020
Hear from a dynamic mix of speakers and topics tailored to developers, building designers, contractors and sustainability consultants, including keynote speakers:
Day one: November 11, 2020
Getting Real with Mass Timber: Behind the deals and value proposition
Day two: November 12, 2020
Trends in Multi-Family Design: Technical details and lessons learned for wood structures
All times Pacific Standard Time
by Heather Strong and David Hanley, WoodWorks
Welcome & Environmental Benefits of Mass Timber
9:00 AMby Paul Hessburg, Rich Gordon, Ken Pimlott, Janelle Leafblad
Panel of expert speakers discuss the challenges associated with wildfire resiliency, how wildfires can be reduced through innovative building solutions, and creating a market for forest thinning by utilizing wood in construction. >> Details
9:30 AMby Billy Grayson–Center For Sustainability and Economic Performance at Urban Land Institute
Despite 2020 being a tumultuous year, Billy will explore some of the emerging sustainability trends that have the potential to shape real estate development and investment in the years ahead.>> Details
11:20 AMby Melissa Kroskey, Noel Johnson & Mike Heller.
See how mass timber aligns with ESG principles and the background of the “why”, business case trends and why timber was a good business decision for California’s Ice Block I. + Panel Q & A. >> Details
11:50 AM
by WoodWorks
12:50 PMby Katerra and Michael Green Architecture; Hixon Properties, BOKA Powell Architects and LakeǀFlato Architects
Each tour will begin with a video highlighting the project’s features and interesting aspects of the design and construction, followed by a live Q&A with members of the development, design, and construction teams. >> Details
1:00 PMby Heather Strong and Chelsea Drenick, WoodWorks
Welcome & what we can learn from the changing multi-family market
9:00 AMby Kendra Halliwell, Aleeta Dene, David Ford, Brittany Porter, Prudence Ferreira.
Panel of expert speakers discuss innovative trends in multi-family construction, including modular and prefabrication, passive house and enclose durability detailing, and taller mass timber structures. >> Details
9:30 AMby Amy Marks, Autodesk
Begin to understand the basics of lean manufacturing and industrialized construction, including designing for manufacturing assembly. >> Details
11:20 AMby Ali Fattah, Jason Smart, Samir Mokashi, Ilana Danzig & Mark Chubb.
Panel of expert speakers will discuss their experiences with code compliance and beyond, in achieving innovative wood solutions. Discussion will include performance-based design strategies, interaction with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and other critical aspects of project approval. >> Details
11:50 AMby WoodWorks
12:50 PMby WoodWorks
Each tour will begin with a video highlighting the project’s features and interesting aspects of the design and construction, followed by a live Q&A with members of the development, design, and construction teams. >> Details
1:00 PMExpert speakers: market trends, project case studies, practical knowledge.
Each day offers an optional building tour and Q&A with team members.
3.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 3.5 PDH credits or 0.35 ICC credits (per day) + 1.0 (per day) for the optional tours.
Virtually “meet” leading manufacturers at the exhibit hall and enter to win one of three Yeti coolers.
Choose the option that works best for your schedule or interests:
When do I get my event link?
Register for the event through EventBrite. You’ll receive an email with link instructions to access the online meeting room two days before the symposium, and again two hours prior to the start time.
Who should attend this event?
We accept Visa, Master Card & American Express.
Cancel at least 7 days prior to the event to receive full refund (less Eventbrite fees). Cancellations after this date are non-refundable
Companies that manufacture mass timber and wood-frame building products support WoodWorks through our Partner Program—and it’s through the industry’s support that we’re able to offer educational events and free project assistance. Check out our Virtual Exhibit Hall to learn about wood products, ask performance and supply questions, and gain some practical knowledge you can apply to your next project.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact us directly. We will respond within one business day.
