MASS TIMBER SEMINAR INTERNATIONAL 2023

For the 7th time the timber world will meet at the Rothoblaas Headquarters!

Two days will be dedicated to mass timber construction for both aspiring professionals and experts. Including a comprehensive program of speeches and case studies to discover, keep up with all the latest developments and unique networking opportunities.

Target

This seminar is for designers, architects, structural engineers and timber construction enthusiasts seeking to create and build significant relationships within the sector. A chance to stay updated with the latest construction trends and technologies on the market.

Content and new focus

The timber sector is in constant and fast growth. There are always new technical solutions to respond to the market requests. This year we will concentrate on hybrid structures, the potential of hardwood, new timber engineered materials and their applications for LVL windmills towers, innovative connections for post and beam systems, demountability of the timber structures, long span composite timber beams and durability in high corrosive environment. Moreover, we will present the last development in the fire and acoustic engineering and show a wide range of technical solutions ranging from architecture to structural design. There will be plenty of opportunities to address and discuss the future of timber construction as well as a tour of Rothoblaas new automatic warehouse.

Duration: 16 hours

Networking

Throughout the day and during the evening dinners you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and network with the other participants and industry experts.

PARTICIPATIONS OPTIONS:

  • SEMINAR ONLY - 440 euro: includes 4 coffee breaks, 2 lunches

  • FULL PACKAGE - 640 euro: SEMINAR + HOTEL AND DINNERS

The full pack price (640 euro) includes the accommodation (2 nights in a hotel close to Rothoblaas), 4 coffee breaks, 2 lunches and 2 dinners as indicated in the program. The price includes, as well, the transport from the hotel to the HQ of Rothoblaas and the transport to the gala dinner with return. Moreover, you will get the notebook and pen for taking your notes during the seminar.

  • COMBO PACKAGE - 1100 euro: SEMINAR + HOTEL AND DINNERS + FULL ENTRY IHF

Extend your experience by visiting the International Holzbau Forum. This will be taking place in Innsbruck, which is just one and a half hours aways from Rothoblaas. Benefit of our special price for participating at both the Mass Timber Seminar (MTS) and the International Holzbau Forum (IHF). Get our Combo ticket, which includes both the MTS and the IHF, for a total of only 1100 euro (the IHF only would be 705 euro!)

EARLY BOOKING

Don’t miss the chance: If you book the “SEMINAR ONLY” or “FULL PACKAGE” options by Monday, 2nd October 2023 you will get a 10% reduction on the invoice.

19:00 21:30

Welcome dinner

Rothoblaas Headquarters
08:30 08:45

Welcome and registration of participants

Staff
08:45 09:00

Introduction and presentation of the seminar

Peter Lang - Rothoblaas
09:00 09:45

Feeling wood

About the atmospheric possibilities in sustainable timber structures. Patrick Lüth - Snøhetta
09:45 10:30

The design of timber structures between innovation and reuse of existing buildings.

Examples of the use of the material in the architectural design. From architectural concept to technical details, construction site management and installation. Arch. Matteo Scagnol - MoDus Architects
10:30 11:00

Coffee break and network

11:00 11:45

Design for manufacturing, assembling and disassembling (DfMAD) Maximization of wood exposure for structure and interiors.

Two Case studies presented. Eng. Pietro Vinco Da Sesso, eng. Philipp Pichler - StructureCraft
11:45 12:30

DESIGN FOR DECONSTRUCTION OF HYBRID TIMBER-CONCRETE COMPOSITE FLOORS

Dr. Mohammad Derikvand – InnoRenew Center of Excellence
12:30 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 14:15

Hybrid multi-storeys.

The design of one of the highest hybrid timber construction: the HoHo Tower in Wien. Eng. Matthias Rinnhofer - RWT+ZT
14:15 15:00

The optimization of timber structures: new generation hybrid solutions. Pre-compressed timber and timber-concrete slabs.

Prof. Ing. Andrea Frangi - ETH Zurich
15:00 15:30

Coffee break and network

15:30 16:15

Rethinking a multi-storey structure using innovative connections.

From the design to the installation of an office building with spider connections. Eng. Vincent Raadschelders - Structural Engineer
16:15 17:00

Innovative connections for post and beam systems

Eng Alberto Di Paolo - Rothoblaas
17:00 17:15

Build the impossible award presentation

Peter Lang - Rothoblaas
17:15 17:30

WOODCIRCLES – FROM WASTE WOOD INTO ADVANCED BUILDING MATERIALS

R&D Eng. Henriikka Taipale – Danish Technological Institute
20:00 23:30

GALA DINNER

Rothoblaas Headquarters
08:45 09:00

Registration of participants

09:00 09:45

Recent advances, challenges and applications for the fire safety of mass timber structures.

Eng. Andrea Lucherini - ZAG
09:45 10:30

Acoustics applied to timber structures.

Sound Insulation in Mass Timber Buildings - State-of-the-art and innovative solutions. Dr. Stefan Schoenwald Eng. Stefan Schoenwald - Empa
10:30 11:00

Coffee break and network

11:00 11:45

Hardwood: new perspectives for structural applications

Prof. Eng. Martina Sciomenta - CNR Aquila
11:45 12:30

Case studies of Windmill towers in LVL.

Delivering Mass Timber since 20 years. Philipp Zumbrunnen - Eurban
12:30 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 14:15

Visit and technical explanation of the new automatic timber warehouse of Rothoblaas

Peter Lang, eng. Matteo Andreottola - Rothoblaas
14:15 15:00

Durability of timber structures and corrosion resistance of the screws.

Technical details in aggressive environment, materials and R&D. Eng. Andrés Reyes - Rothoblaas
15:00 15:30

Coffee break and network

15:30 16:15

The benefits and challenges of wood in high corrosive surroundings.

Construction of the Swimming pool of Tøyenbadet (Oslo) with triangular composite beam section. Eng. Tim Skotheimsvik - Multiconsult
16:15 17:00

From exceptionality to normality in building with wood.

Eng. Marius Soflete, eng. Catalin Caraza - Inginerie Creativa The growing market of timber projects.
17:00 17:15

Closing speech

Eng. Luca Sestigiani - Rothoblaas