Presentation Outlines and Speaker Bios Indigenuity in Architecture Alfred Waugh, Architect AIBC, LEED AP, Owner, Principal, Formline Architecture, Vancouver, BC Description: The presentation will focus on an indigenous approach to architecture that is based on a synthesis of cultural sensitivity and environmental responsibility. The purpose of the presentation is to describe a methodology to designing buildings that focuses on a holistic view of man's interconnectedness with the environment based on an Indigenous philosophical approach. The lecture will use projects from Alfred Waugh’s portfolio that demonstrate a new approach to grounding culture without losing a connection to the past and learning from Passive sustainable strategies of indigenous architecture. Emphasis will be on the exploration of the use of wood in various interpretations of First Nations Culture. Learning Outcomes: Merging cultural precedents with sustainable strategies; Innovative use of wood in pavilions; Various connection details for heavy timber; Various exterior wall assemblies. Day/Track: D1/T1 Theme: Architectural/Design Bio: Alfred Waugh: Alfred specializes in culturally and environmentally sensitive projects and has extensive experience with First Nations, cultural societies, and educational institutions. His firm is dedicated to developing solutions that reflect the culture, community, and geographic regions specific to each project. The designs are a direct response to site context, topography, climate, and regional materials. The mind set of using wood in civic projects Kimberly Johnston, Architect, AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP, Principal, Johnston Davidson Architecture + Planning Inc., Vancouver, BC Description: Wood provides significant advantages when used in civic and post‐disaster projects, not just as an aesthetic element, but as the main player in core building systems. This session will present three case studies as examples where the use of wood has been an essential part of the design goals addressing building longevity, economical delivery and sustainability. Building a civic project is a community experience from beginning to end and the case studies presented will demonstrate that wood can be used effectively for civic projects of all budgets, sizes and complexity. The session case studies will use the “ firehall building typology” as a baseline presenting buildings in three different sizes, from three different locales, and covering the following three different aspects of wood design: off‐the‐shelf wood products in an all‐wood firehall, the use of innovative products such solid mass timber in post‐disaster buildings and a six‐storey wood‐frame colocation project. Learning Outcomes: Use of wood in civic post‐disaster design; About colocation potential civic projects; How does wood compare to other building systems in these types of projects; Application of innovative wood products. Day/Track: D1/T1 Theme: Architectural/Design Bio: Kimberly Johnston: As the firm was started by her father, Douglas Johnston, Kimberly has had the opportunity to work with the firm in various capacities since the early age of 19, giving her an understanding of the architectural process from the ground up. Her interest in architecture has been enhanced and cultivated by working alongside her father for many years; as a result, the firm has a balance between design excellence and the desire to provide clients with solutions that integrate sustainable ideas in a seamless fashion. Her creative approach to engaging the various groups and producing visual materials to create a design dialogue amongst all parties has been an integral part of the Johnston Davidson core. Kimberly has served as a member of the Surrey Advisory Design Panel for the past two years. Passive House 2.0: Lessons learned from the first generation of multi‐unit Passive design projects in BC Monte Paulsen, Associate, Passive House Specialist, RDH Building Science, Vancouver, BC Description: Passive design is the new frontier for sustainable living. This engaging presentation will reveal the lessons learned from the first generation of wood‐frame, multi‐unit Passive House projects in BC. What have we learned from the "1.0" projects such as the six Passive House row homes constructed in Bella Bella last year, and the six‐storey MURB now under construction on East Hastings? How will these lessons be applied to "2.0" projects such as the 200‐plus town homes planned for the Moodyville neighbourhood of North Vancouver, and the half‐dozen multi‐unit buildings planned across the province? Monte Paulsen will share the answers to these questions, while providing inspiration and information for responsible building and design. Learning Outcomes: How thermal bridges degrade building energy performance; How form factor affects energy performance; Ventilation alternatives in multi‐unit Passive House; What North Vancouver has done to encourage Passive House. Day/Track: D1/T1 and D1/T3 Theme: Architectural/Design and Codes, Standards and Building Performance Bio: Monte Paulsen: Monte is one of Canada’s most knowledgeable Passive House professionals. He has consulted on projects ranging from single‐family homes to mid‐rise residential buildings. He is accredited by the international Passive House Institute (of Darmstadt) as a consultant, trainer and a building certifier. Innovative wood products in mass timber design Bert Ponce, Engineered Wood Products, Western Canada, LP Building Products, Abbotsford, BC; Roger Little, MSCE, PE, Industrial Sales Manager, LP Building Products, Seattle, WA and; Al Huber, International Engineered Wood Products, LP Building Products, Nashville, TN Description: LP Building Products will be presenting three innovative wood product ideas which showcase how to use LSL panels in mass timber construction, FlameBlock – fire resistive panels, including a description of the product and associated assemblies, and solutions for designing engineered wood for today’s market place while providing the best solution for your clients. Learning Outcomes: How to use LSL panels in mass timber applications; How fire resistive panels work; Designing with engineered wood products. Day/Track: D1/T2 Theme: Structural/Engineering/Seismic/Fire Bio: Bert Ponce: Bert is an engineered wood specialist for Western Canada with over 20 years of practical experience in engineered wood and wood‐based technologies. Bio: Roger Little: With 33 years of experience in design and sales of engineered wood products, Roger attended Washington State University and received BSCE and MSCE degrees in 1983/1984. He worked early in his career as a timber engineer in the US and Japan with a concentration on residential and commercial glulam structures. Since 1997 he has held various sales roles at LP and now focuses on new applications for their OSB, I‐Joists, LVL and LSL. Bio: Al Huber: Most recently Al Huber has taken on the challenge to develop international engineered wood product markets for LP Building Products and has grown it from a zero base in 2008 to a significant part of the company sales. Prior to that he was at iLevel by Weyerhaeuser, where he spearheaded the sales and marketing of a wide range of building materials with an emphasis on engineered wood products. He was also instrumental in setting up both the European and Australasian operations for TJ International, resulting in aggressive growth for both operations and exceeding sales goals. He began his career in technical sales with Trus Joist Canadian Operations and resides with his family in Nashville, Tennessee. The challenges and opportunities when seismically upgrading low‐
rise wood‐frame structures Lee Rowley, P.Eng., Principal, Herold Engineering Limited, Nanaimo, BC Description: Seismic upgrading in BC is a topic of urgency and relevance. This interesting presentation will provide an outline of the most common deficiencies encountered in low‐rise wood frame structures of the 1950’s and 1960’s. It will offer typical structural solutions and address their impact architecturally. Opportunities to incorporate seismic upgrading components into tenant improvement projects will be identified, such as building envelope and reconfiguration of interior space. Innovative solutions using wood will be discussed, including possible future applications of mass timber components in the field of seismic upgrading. Learning Outcomes: An understanding of common seismic deficiencies in older low‐rise wood frame structures; The typical structural solutions and their impact architecturally; Identifying opportunities to incorporate seismic upgrading ideas into non‐structural projects; Exploration of future applications of mass timber products into seismic upgrading projects. Day/Track: D1/T2 Theme: Structural/Engineering/Seismic/Fire Bio: Lee Rowley: Lee is a principal of Herold Engineering Limited based on Vancouver Island. Lee has over 27 years of experience in a wide variety of building‐related structures from a structural engineering and project management perspective. Lee has worked on several notable school seismic upgrades including the recently completed Wellington Secondary School in Nanaimo. Design adventures with glue‐ and nail‐laminated panels Paul Fast, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., P.E., FIStructE, BK Berlin/Hessen, LEED AP, Partner, Fast + Epp, Vancouver, BC Description: Nail‐laminated construction can be found in some of the oldest buildings in Canada. During the past 15 years, Fast + Epp has introduced contemporary versions of this structural system in more than 30 projects. The presentation will describe opportunities for creating striking architectural expression using this age‐old technology. Learning Outcomes: Possibilities for nail‐/glue‐laminated panel construction; Understand technical considerations; Understand construction issues. Day/Track: D1/T2 and D2/T2 Theme: Structural/Engineering/Seismic/Fire Bio: Paul Fast: Since establishing his own structural engineering consultancy in 1985, Paul has had the opportunity to work on buildings and bridges in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His firm has been recognized with more than 80 national and international engineering awards, including the Supreme Award from the Institution of Structural Engineers for the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre. Overview of Changes to CSA O86‐14‐ Update No. 1: Cross Laminated Timber design provisions Jasmine B. Wang, Ph.D., P.Eng., Manager Codes & Standards ‐ Structural Engineering, Canadian Wood Council, Ottawa, ON Description: The Update No.1 to the 2014 edition of CSA O86 Standard Engineering Design in Wood was published in July 2016. The presentation gives an overview of the design provisions for cross‐laminated timber (CLT) adopted in this standard, covering the design of CLT in compression and out‐of‐plane bending applications, CLT as Lateral Load Resisting System, and connections in CLT and serviceability requirements. Example projects are presented to demonstrate the CLT applications. Learning Outcomes: Understanding the mechanical properties of CLT for the major and minor strength axis; Design of CLT in out‐of‐plane bending applications; Design of CLT in compression applications; Understanding the types of connection systems in CLT assemblies. Day/Track: D1/T3 Theme: Codes, Standards and Building Performance Bio: Jasmine B. Wang: Jasmine Wang is a structural engineer and currently working as the manager of Codes & Standards ‐ Structural Engineering with the Canadian Wood Council (CWC). Jasmine has Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Applied Science in Structural Engineering, and Ph.D. in Timber Engineering. After successfully completed her Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia in 2010, she joined the CWC. Jasmine is involved in CWC’s building code and standards initiatives, applied engineering problem‐solving and the development of CWC’s design tools and publications. Jasmine is a member of the National Building Code Standing Committee on Structural Design and Earthquake Design. Jasmine is also a member of the Technical Committee of CSA O86 Engineering Design in Wood and chairs the Wood Technical Subcommittee of Canadian Highway and Bridge Design Code. Sound insulation of wood‐frame multi‐storey buildings André Rioux, Vice President, Sales and Development, AcoustiTECH a division of FINITEC CANADA, St. Lambert‐de‐Lauzon, QC Description: This presentation outlines basic acoustic principles and definitions, specifically the transfer of impact and airborne sounds in light wood‐frame and mass‐
timber multi‐storey buildings. Efficient means of acoustic insulation will be discussed using multiple case studies of recent floor‐ceiling assemblies. This presentation will benefit any building and design professional such as architects, designers, acoustic engineers, builders, general contractors interested and/or concerned with acoustic insulation of wood‐frame buildings. Learning Outcomes: Basic acoustic principles and definitions; Impact and airborne sounds in wood‐
frame buildings; Means of soundproofing wood‐frame buildings; The do’s and don’ts for acoustics in buildings (through case studies and examples). Day/Track: D1/T3 Theme: Codes, Standards and Building Performance Bio: André Rioux: Since the creation of AcoustiTECH in 2000, Andre has been traveling all over Canada, the United States and the UAE to make presentations to groups of architects, project managers, general contractors, flooring contractors and more. Andre's experience combined with the expertise of his team has resulted in AcoustiTECH being the number one reference in the field of acoustics for new and existing buildings. After over 15 years, Andre continues to enjoy meeting with professionals and collaborating in the success of their projects. Timber Psychology ‐ a study of behaviour on wood use in NZ Daniel Scheibmair, ME(Hons), CPEng., IntPE, MIPENZ, Past President, New Zealand Timber Design Society, Auckland, NZ Description: This presentation will provide a unique look at innovative uses of timber in construction in New Zealand and the local research and development that has paved the way for greater timber uptake beyond the traditional stronghold in residential dwellings. New Zealand’s unique economic and geographical drivers have seen strong growth of timber in commercial, industrial and mid‐rise buildings as opposed to the global desire to build tall timber buildings. Having a local sustainable wood resource from which to produce sawn and engineered timber products for local and export markets, the presentation will also explore the different materials produced and used in New Zealand. Learning Outcomes: New Zealand perspective; Earthquake considerations; Wood supply and product manufacturing; Globalization of material, design, codes and construction. Day/Track: D1/T4 Theme: International Innovation Bio: Daniel Scheibmair: Daniel holds a Master of Engineering degree, for three years has been president of the NZ Timber Design Society, is a member of the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ and has extensive knowledge of timber engineering, manufacturing and prefabrication having held roles focused on sawn timber, LVL, prefabrication, marketing and R&D. He is engaged in industry organizations, boards and committees, a technical advisor and regular presenter. Innovative Swiss Timber Architecture Hansueli Schmid, Dipl. Ing FH Wood Technology, Technical Advisor, LIGNUM Timber Industry Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland Description: The session will commence with an introduction about challenges and new opportunities that drive the innovation in the Swiss timber industry. It will continue with a brief presentation of Lignum’s (Switzerland’s equivalent to the Wood WORKS! Canada program) services and publications followed by an introduction of the digital database of timber‐based systems in Europe ‐ www.lignumdata.com ‐ that has been developed by Lignum. A presentation of a plethora of new remarkable Swiss timber architecture with reference to some new products and production techniques will wrap up the session. Learning Outcomes: Learn about challenges and new opportunities that drive innovation in Switzerland. Learn about free services and publications of Lignum; Discover digital database of timber‐based systems in Europe towards BIM‐library; Swiss Fire Code regulations organization, concept, solutions; Hear about remarkable and innovative Swiss timber buildings. Day/Track: D1/T4 Theme: International Innovation Bio: Hansueli Schmid: Hansueli has received practical training as a joiner (4 years) as well as an engineer in Wood Technology (also 4 years). He now acts as a technical advisor for Lignum, the organization which supports the Swiss forestry and timber industries (essentially Wood WORKS! ‐Switzerland). At Lignum, Hansueli has responsibilities for technical work related to durability, sustainability and acoustics. He assumed these responsibilities following his extensive work in the Switzerland commercial market segment. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Knauf AG brand line of drywall and fire protection systems for the wood construction market. While at Tavapan AG, he supplied the interior joinery and window industry, with composite panels like veneer products, acoustic panels and structural insulated panels (SIP) to address decorative, thermal and acoustical needs. He also has extensive project management experience from his work at the project operations center at Vitra AG, where he oversaw large orders of office systems from the offer to the delivery. Mid‐rise Timber Buildings – Australia’s step‐change Boris Iskra, National Manager Codes & Standards, Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited, Melbourne, Australia Description: Internationally, mid‐rise timber construction has gained prominence due to the inherent speed, safety and efficiencies in construction. In Australia, the recent amendments in the National Construction Code 2016 (NCC) now permit timber construction up to eight storeys for Class 2 (apartments), Class 3 (e.g. hotels/motels) and Class 5 (office) buildings as Deemed‐to‐Satisfy (DTS) solutions – a major step‐change. This presentation will detail the background work undertaken in Australia to achieve the new 2016 NCC changes, provide an overview of DTS construction and case studies, discuss issues around fire and acoustic design, and will look at the next step change for mid‐rise timber construction. Learning Outcomes: Technical basis of the NCC 2016 provisions; An understanding of DTS construction; What is being proposed for the next code change; Examples of what has and will be built. Day/Track: D1/T4 Theme: International Innovation Bio: Boris Iskra: Boris Iskra is currently the National Manager – Codes & Standards at Forest and Wood Products Australia where his role is to coordinate the development and review of Australian timber standards as well as associated building standards and codes. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Structural) degree and a Graduate Diploma in Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering. Integrating exemplary design, human and advanced manufacturing processes Katharina Lehmann, Economist, Owner, Blumer‐Lehmann AG, Zürich, Switzerland Description: That an integrated design process is standard operating procedure for advancing building design is not news. However, successfully integrating the human intellect with high‐
quality design tools, state‐of‐the‐art equipment and exemplary input fabrication/manufacturing techniques is less common. Blumer‐Lehmann demonstrates there must be a conscientious and coordinated effort to raise capacity within a company to achieve success. The company’s success has been the result of an integration strategy that closes the circle of both the supply chain and the internal operations. The company has become involved in all areas of the supply chain and strives to align economic, ecological and societal objectives both within the company and the community at large. Learning Outcomes: How skills and manufacturing capacity must be aligned to optimize productivity and quality; Examples showing how advanced fabrication equipment expands horizons for design and performance; How integrating business objectives and manufacturing strategies beyond the bounds of the company can advance social, environmental and economic objectives; How advanced laminating techniques coupled with innovative CNC capacity and highly trained personnel can produce complex yet cost‐effective timber components. Day/Track: D1/T5 Theme: Contractors/Developers/Owners/Builders Bio: Katharina Lehmann: Katharina Lehmann is owner and chairman of the board of directors of Blumer‐
Lehmann AG, Lehmann Holzwerk AG and BL Silobau AG, all located in Switzerland. She also sits on the boards of directors of many other companies, including sustainable tropical forest management. Katharina is a graduate from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Off‐site Wood Construction: What, why, how and the future Randall Walter, AIA, LEED AP, Bensonwood, Walpole, NH Description: Due to skilled labor shortages, compressed schedules, and the potential for greater quality control, off‐site wood construction has become increasingly popular. This presentation will cover the unique design and construction techniques associated with pre‐fabricated and off‐site panelized wood systems. An introduction to the different levels of off‐site construction and review of associated products and services will be followed by a demonstration of cost and schedule benefits based on real‐world projects. A step‐by‐step process will be presented for designers new to off‐site construction, with information on how to find and utilize partners and resources, the integrated design process, and differences compared to traditional on‐site methods. Trends and future projections for the use of off‐site construction, as well as its advantages, will also be reviewed. Learning Outcomes: How off‐site wood construction can provide greater quality control and speed of construction; What unique design and construction techniques are delivered with pre‐fabricated and off‐site panelized wood systems; What cost and schedule benefits result from different levels of off‐site construction, with various products and services reviewed; How to implement a process to benefit from off‐site construction; Why the future of off‐site construction holds promise. Day/Track: D1/T5 and D2/T5 Theme: Contractors/Developers/Owners/Builders Bio: Randall Walter: Randall Walter, AIA LEED AP, is an award‐winning architect and company steward of the design/build firm, Bensonwood. From high‐performance homes to schools, restaurants, studios and barns, Randall has created over 200 custom buildings throughout the US. Randall earned a Bachelor of Architecture and French from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992. He is an adjunct professor of Architecture at Keene State College, teaching design studios, architectural history and a biennial design/build practicum. Engineered Wood Products: Current design topics Jeff Olson, P.E., P.Eng., EWP Technical Services Manager, Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products, White City, OR Description: This seminar will focus on engineered wood products and related design topics involving today’s wood‐framed buildings. The presentation will cover specific design issues, such as mid‐rise detailing, connections and fire resistance. An overview of the industry and its products will also be presented. Learning Outcomes: How the design values of engineered wood products are determined; Differences in moisture behavior between engineered wood and traditional lumber products; Information on fire resistance design specific to engineered wood products; Connection design issues involving engineered wood. Day/Track: D1/T5 Theme: Contractors/Developers/Owners/Builders Bio: Jeff Olson: Jeff holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Washington State University with an emphasis in structural engineering and wood products. He has 22 years of experience in the engineered wood industry, including technical services, literature, product development and testing. Currently EWP Technical Services Manager for Boise Cascade in North America, Jeff is licensed as a professional engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories/Nunavut, as well as several western US states. Construction in the 21st Century – Rethinking the design and construction process to enhance performance and reduce impact Hubert Rhomberg, Managing Director, Rhomberg Holding GmbH, Austria Description: On‐site construction can often appear to be barely organized chaos. Human, material and financial resources may not be utilized to best effect and projects often encounter delays and quality issues, especially since most buildings are effectively one‐off prototypes. New design tools, innovative practices in off‐site construction, hybrid design and advanced manufacturing systems management may deliver higher quality buildings in a shorter time frame while reducing environmental impact of both the manufacturing process and on site. In addition, designing with a system in mind gives versatility to building type and function while maintaining production line quality and cost benefits. Learning Outcomes: Hybrid prefabrication techniques which increase accuracy and speed of assembly; The importance of ensuring construction systems are adaptable to building type and function; Why a comprehensive integrated design approach using prefabricated elements is crucial to a successful project; Examples of successful system implementation and the performance outcomes achieved. Day/Track: D1Keynote (45mins) Theme: Luncheon Keynote: Day 1 Bio: Hubert Rhomberg: Master builder and civil engineer DI Hubert Rhomberg is managing director of Rhomberg Holding GmbH and ‐ now in the fourth generation ‐ in charge of the internationally active Rhomberg Group, which has its headquarters in Bregenz, Austria. The name Rhomberg stands for sustainable building as much as for sustainable mobility and resource productivity. After graduating in engineering at Vienna Technical University Hubert Rhomberg worked for the construction company Strabag in Linz and Vienna for three years before, in 1998, joining his family's company in his role as manager of the Civil Engineering department and in charge of developing the Railway Technology division. In addition, he supplemented his practical entrepreneurial knowledge by taking a postgraduate course in company management at the well‐known University of St. Gallen. Following his holistic approach, the three divisions – Construction, Railway Technology and Resources ‐ have not only established sustainability as a principle but continue to set standards. Hubert Rhomberg extends his range of activities by actively promoting research projects (BRIX, House of the Future, LifeCycleTower) and giving public lectures on the subjects resource productivity, mobility and sustainable company management. The new Building Act and the effect on building officials Derek Townson, Executive Director, Building Officals Association of BC, Richmond, BC Description: The Building Act is new legislation passed in spring 2015. The sections of the Act are being brought into force in stages. It is anticipated that the sections pertaining to building officials will be brought into force before the spring of 2017. This session will discuss the effect the Act will have on building officials, municipalities and the building community. Learning Outcomes: Objectives of the Act; What has changed; Effect on building officials, municipalities and the building community; Qualification of building officials. Day/Track: D2/T1 Theme: Architectural/Design Bio: Derek Townson: Derek Townson is the executive director of the Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC). The BOABC certifies building officials in BC and has a membership of almost seven hundred. The BC government recently announced that the BOABC will be the prescribed professional association to and by which all building officials must belong and be qualified when the sections of the new Building Act pertaining to building officials are brought into force. Find Your Design Inspiration: A showcase of Wood Design Award winners from 2015‐16 Marianne Berube, Executive Director, Ontario Wood WORKS! / CWC, North Bay, ON and Jim Taggart, FRAIC, Faculty, Architectural Science Degree Program, BCIT and Editor, SABMag, Vancouver, BC Description: Find your design inspiration! This presentation will highlight award‐winning projects from the Wood Design Award programs held across Canada and in the US in the past year. The projects featured in this presentation showcase innovative uses of wood in institutional, commercial and residential designs. Unique, one‐of‐a‐kind buildings will be showcased, as will designs that can be easily and cost‐ effectively replicated. Learning Outcomes: Discover new and innovative structural uses for wood from the award winning projects; Discover new and innovative architectural uses for wood from the award winning projects; Compare design characteristics of projects from various regions of Canada; Determine which award winning designs suit your geographical area. Day/Track: D2/T1 Theme: Architectural/Design Bio: Marianne Berube: Marianne lives and works in North Bay, Ontario. She graduated from Nipissing and York Universities with degrees in Environmental Science and Business. She has extensive experience within the finance, construction and wood industries. Marianne sits on several boards and is currently chair of Nipissing University’s board of governors. Bio: Jim Taggart: Jim has delivered more than 100 professional development seminars and written a similar number of articles and case studies on the use of wood in contemporary architecture. He is also the author of the award winning book ‘Toward a Culture of Wood Architecture’ and co‐author (with Michael Green) of the recently published 'Tall Wood Buildings'. Jim was the 2012 recipient of the Premiere of British Columbia’s ‘Wood Champion’ Award. The Mosaic Centre: More than a net‐zero office building Dennis Cuku, Owner, The Mosaic Centre for Conscious Community and Commerce, Edmonton, AB Description: This session features the design of the Mosaic Centre for Conscious Community and Commerce project – a 30,000 sq.ft. mixed‐use commercial building in Edmonton, Alberta. The project began with the intention to create the ideal workplace for the Mosaic Family of Companies and the surrounding communities. It has transitioned into a grass roots movement—
a complete re‐envisioning of the way commercial construction is done and a design rethink of the spaces in which people work. Some of the key features include: largest utilization of WestDek panel product to date and hybrid steel‐wood design to achieve “beauty” target; Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contract between the team furthest north net‐zero office building in the world. Learning Outcomes: The simple business case for the Mosaic Centre: Lean construction frees up budget for beauty and “green”; How the structural materials were selected to meet the business case and project objectives; An introduction to the IPD system and why it was the key to project success; Lessons learned from the project and delivering deep “green” buildings. Day/Track: D2/T1 Theme: Architectural/Design Bio: Dennis Cuku: Dennis operates on the manifesto that “Normal is Broken” – believing that capitalism need not come at the expense of human values, environmental sustainability or personal happiness. Dennis’ most recognized project, The Mosaic Centre, was completed in 2015, becoming the first net‐zero energy commercial office building in Alberta. With this project, he helped steward the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) movement in Alberta ‐ a marketplace desperately seeking a better way. Dennis endeavors daily to expedite the abolishment of status quo and to help transition the world to outer peace, through inner peace. Smart innovative systems for healthy wood sustainable habitat and lower overall cost Robert (Bob) Marshall, P. Eng., BDS, LEED AP, Building Science Manager, CertainTeed SAINT‐GOBAIN, Mississauga, ON Description: Discover new 2015 NBC and NECB fire, sound control and energy‐efficient solutions including all new code requirements for Apparent Sound Transmission Class (ASTC) for healthy habitat. These codes are mandated by Port of Vancouver and are being adopted by many authorities. We will share North America‐leading research results from our NRC work on innovative ASTC alternative code solutions and indoor environmental quality. The new draft ISO IEQ standard will be covered. These smart innovative fire and sound control and IEQ system solutions can be applied to Part 3 multi‐unit mid‐rise and tall wood buildings resulting in healthy and affordable sustainable habitat. Learning Outcomes: Understand fire, sound, EE and IEQ control; Become familiar with key code requirements; Understand the importance of holistic solutions in the built environment; Gain confidence to specify smart innovative systems. Day/Track: D2/T2 Theme: Structural/Engineering/Seismic/Fire Bio: Robert (Bob) Marshall: Bob has 40 years of experience as a building specialist. He is co‐author of LEED Durable Building with Dr. Ray Cole. He’s appointed to NRC’s NECB Standing Committee, as an expert for ISO standards and understands litigation. He was retained by the BC Ministry of the Attorney General as an expert on the $1.5B Leaky Condominium Class Action that was dismissed. His passion is to share code and building knowledge for sustainable habitat. Sustainable urban development and renovation Michael Flach, Professor, University of Innsbruck, Austria with Sylvain Flach, Austria Description: Several European cities focus on energy autonomy as contribution to tackle climate change. In particular, Bolzano (Italy) and Innsbruck (Austria) are engaged in a European demonstration project of a smart city in order to reduce dramatically energy consumption in housing. The key part is thermal refurbishment of the building stock which offers new challenges and opportunities for timber construction. Professor Michael Flach, representing the timber construction department of the University of Innsbruck in the so‐called Sinfonia Project, presents new technologies of systematic connections in combination with prefabricated facade systems for a 400‐year‐old farmhouse which has been renovated to become one of the first farmhouses in Passive House standard. Learning Outcomes: Refurbishment with standardized connectors; Prefabricated facade elements; Renovation of an old farmhouse; Sustainable town development. Day/Track: D2/T2 Theme: Structural/Engineering/Seismic/Fire Bio: Michael Flach: Professor Michael Flach, director of the Institute of Construction and Material Science and the Department of Timber Construction at the University of Innsbruck has designed and realised more than 300 timber construction projects in an innovative approach. He unifies challenging timber design, scientific capacity and engagement in sustainable development. He studied Civil Engineering in Munich and Paris, practised 28 years in France and 14 years in Austria where he became professor and then chair of Timber Engineering. Architectural Millwork Martin Berryman, President, AWMAC BC, Burnaby, BC Description: In this session you will get an in‐depth look at the definition of the three grades of architectural woodwork, as governed by the Architectural Woodwork Standards Edition 2, 2014 and where to best use them in your project. This session will discuss the concept of quality as it relates to custom one‐off manufacturing and the most common reasons why architectural projects come off the rails. Plus, the session will explore the wording of your specifications – are you creating clarity or confusion? As well, you will learn how to verify finished woodwork that meets the requirements of your specification. Learning Outcomes: Gain a greater understanding on defining quality; Improve clarity in your architectural woodwork specifications; Learn how to simplify the quality verification process; Understand and select the appropriate Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS) grade. Day/Track: D2/T3: BC Wood Theme: Non‐structural/Architectural finishes Bio: Martin Berryman: Martin has been involved in architectural woodwork since 1987, has served on the board of directors of AWMAC BC since 2010, and is now president of the BC Chapter and chair of the Membership Compliance Committee. Co‐owner of Wanes Custom Woodworks Inc. in Burnaby, BC, he works closely with helping designers who have become frustrated with being told their ideas don't make sense, or that their project cannot be built as drawn. Since 2010, Martin has been spreading the word about quality architectural woodwork and the Architectural Woodwork Standards Manual to designers, architects, general contractors and architectural woodwork manufacturers. Secondary Prefabricated Elements of Mass Timber Robert Malczyk, MASc, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., MIStructE, MBA, Principal, Equilibrium Consulting Inc., Vancouver, BC Description: With the construction of the 18‐storey mass wood (MW) building at UBC and the seven‐storey WIDC building in Prince George, the design community learned a great deal about glulam and CLT ‐ materials that form the vertical load‐resisting system and the viability of using of MW in shear walls. Both projects provide examples of the use of MW in primary structural systems. Secondary structural elements include exterior walls that carry wind loads and provide environmental protection but are typically constructed with non‐wood construction systems and account for a substantial part of the total construction cost. This presentation will summarize the developments in the area of new MW‐based, fully prefabricated exterior and interior wall panels that have a potential to replace currently used steel studs in secondary structural elements. Learning Outcomes: Understand current trends in design of mass wood buildings, with the emphasis on secondary structural elements; Learn about future design code directions and the opportunity for wood‐ based products in building elements traditionally dominated by other materials; Learn about current research in areas of structural, envelope, acoustics and fire resistance of MW‐based wall panel systems; Learn about pilot projects using new MW‐based systems in Canada and abroad, with discussion on pricing levels and competitive advantages of MW‐based panels. Day/Track: D2/T3: BC Wood Theme: Non‐structural/Architectural finishes Bio: Robert Malczyk: In 1998 Robert co‐founded Equilibrium Consulting Inc. He has pioneered the use of proven, state‐of‐the‐art timber technologies and helped raise industry’s awareness and sophistication through the execution of innovative and architecturally notable timber structures. Robert is a recognized expert in the field of timber engineering and has given numerous technical presentations and lectures. He has contributed to many award‐winning projects. Hybrid wood curtain wall window systems Jim Eisenhauer, President, Unison Windows and Doors Inc., North Vancouver, BC Description: Hybrid wood curtain wall window systems have been available in Europe for over 20 years. This is a thermally broken, self‐draining system that offers a wood interior and wood or aluminum exterior. It is the ideal option for contemporary residential and commercial applications. This system is certified for Passive House design in Europe and is now manufactured and available right here in BC. The seminar will feature the curtain wall systems introduction. Participants will also learn how wood can be incorporated into this and other window systems, using sustainably‐sourced, engineered wood components that can be used for the exterior that will require little or no maintenance. Learning Outcomes: How hybrid wood curtain wall systems can achieve maximum energy requirements for windows up to and including Passive House standards; How a curtain wall system can be installed with no caulking but achieve greater air and water seals over traditional systems; How to specify sustainable wood for window systems that require little or no exterior maintenance. Day/Track: D2/T3: BC Wood Theme: Non‐structural/Architectural finishes Bio: Jim Eisenhauer: Jim Eisenhauer, principal of Unison Windows and Doors, founded the company in 1978. Under his management and direction, Unison is recognized for its fine quality manufacturing and leading‐edge design and performance. Jim is recognized in the industry as a leader, educating architectural and design professionals through seminars and factory workshops. With a passion for design and product excellence Jim continues to effectively shape and expand his vision for the window and door industry. Designing with Reclaimed Wood Amika Scott, Western Reclaimed Timber, Maple Ridge, BC Description: Designing and using reclaimed wood has increased in popularity in recent years in projects both large and small. Demand for wood from deconstruction of iconic buildings is high but there are issues anyone designing or sourcing reclaimed should know. Simply stated, in today’s wood‐construction market, old has never seemed newer. This presentation starts with an overview of the reclamation process and descriptions of the types of reclaimed materials which are commonly available, and then outlines the specific benefits and difficulties of reclaimed wood. The presentation concludes with some example success stories incorporating reclaimed material, and, as some food‐for‐thought in going forward, a discussion on designing projects with end‐of‐
life reclamation in mind. Learning Outcomes: Learn the advantages of reclaimed wood (environmental, quality, aesthetic); Discover some of the unique constraints when working with reclaimed wood; Learn what is available and not available in reclaimed wood; Learn how to plan a project incorporating reclaimed wood. Day/Track: D2/T3: BC Wood Theme: Non‐structural/Architectural finishes Bio: Amika Scott: Amika has been with Western Reclaimed Timber for 13 years where she has overseen the deconstruction of many buildings, many of which can be considered iconic. Amika has spent the past five years spreading the good news of reclaimed old wood including numerous L&L sessions to the specifier community. Amika is passionate about recycling almost everything and is an amazing source of information on reclaimed wood from its history to the pros and cons of using it. Science of exterior coatings and fire retardant and factory finishing Véronic Landry, Senior Research Scientist, FPInnovations, and Menza Bouwman, Manager, Fire Retardant Coatings Canada Description: For the first half of the presentation, the speaker will discuss problems related to exterior wood finishes (causes, responsible, etc.) and projects, aiming to solve some common problems related to exterior wood coatings. In the second half, the speaker will discuss advancements in fire retardant coating technology focusing on both safety and environmental issues. It will include the latest in technology in fire retardant coatings and their viabilities and limitations. Also discussed will be interior factory finishing including LEED compliant finishing options. Learning Outcomes: Main causes of exterior wood coatings problems; Solutions proposed by the academia to understand and to solve common problems; Learn about the different types of fire retardants and how they work; Learn about latest advancements in fire retardant coating systems. Day/Track: D2/T3: BC Wood Theme: Non‐structural/Architectural finishes Bio: Véronic Landry: Dr. Véronic Landry did her undergraduate studies and her Master’s degree in Chemistry at the Université Laval in Québec City. She also did her Ph.D. at the Université Laval in Wood Science. She is a senior scientist at FPInnovations, a wood research center in Canada. She is also adjunct professor at the Wood Research Center of the Université Laval. She is working on different projects related to wood coatings and wood preservatives. Bio: Menza Bouwman: Menza Bouwman is from Fire Retardant Coatings Canada, a subsidiary of Door Painters Ltd. Menza’s goal is to shed light on the hot topic of fire retardants, their uses and limitations. Door Painters has over 30 years of experience in architectural finishing and is the solution‐provider for all architectural millwork needs including doors, panels, moldings, and more. On‐site moisture management of wood‐frame construction Jieying Wang, Senior Scientist, Building Systems, FPInnovations, Vancouver, BC Description: This presentation aims to help designers and construction companies/builders assess the potential for moisture‐related issues arising during the construction phase of a wood building project and identify the appropriate actions to mitigate such risk. Information on wetting and drying potential, and solutions and available resources related to on‐site moisture management as well as design measures will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: Wood’s basic physical properties related to moisture management; Categories of wood materials/built‐up assemblies, classified based on their properties related to water absorption, entrapment, and drying potentials; Different level of on‐site moisture protection; Design solutions to facilitate drying performance. Day/Track: D2/T4: FPInnovations Theme: Building Systems Research & Innovation Bio: Jieying Wang: Jieying Wang is a senior scientist in the Building Systems department of FPInnovations. Since she joined FPInnovations (then operating as “Forintek”) about 11 years ago, her research has primarily focused on wood durability, moisture management and thermal performance of wood‐based building envelopes. CLT Firewalls Conroy Lum, Research Leader, Advanced Building Systems, FPInnovations, Vancouver, BC Description: Fire performances of CLT fire separations with closure (door) or service (pipe) penetrations will be discussed. Learning Outcomes: Basic CLT fire separation performance; CLT‐penetration interface design principles; Testing of a CLT wall with a fire door; Testing of a CLT floor with pipe penetrations. Day/Track: D2/T4: FPInnovations Theme: Building Systems Research & Innovation Bio: Conroy Lum: Conroy is a structural engineer by training and oversees the work of the research groups on structural performance, durability, and sustainability in the Advanced Building Systems department of FPInnovations. His research contributions have been in the areas of developing methods for evaluating wood products and structural adhesives, and implementing such methods in standards to support product development and manufacturing. Multi‐Functional Panels Bob Knudson, Research Leader, EWP Manufacturing, FPInnovations, Vancouver, BC Description: Multi‐functional panels are thin OSB or plywood laminated to a rigid insulation core to produce a panel providing both structural strength and thermal insulation. The audience will learn about this innovative product being developed by FPInnovations. Learning Outcomes: How multi‐functional panels perform structurally and thermally; Compatibility of multi‐functional panels with current wood‐frame construction systems; Cost advantages of multi‐
functional panels compared with other building procedures to achieve the same thermal performance. Day/Track: D2/T4: FPInnovations Theme: Building Systems Research & Innovation Bio: Bob Knudson: Bob is research leader for Engineered Wood Products Manufacturing and has over 40 years of industrial research and development experience in the forest industry. Bob joined the FPInnovations, Forest Operations and Wood Products division team in 1998. He received a PhD in Wood Science and Technology and a Master of Science in Wood Science and Technology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Illinois. His areas of expertise include developing new products and processes (inventor with numerous patents in OSB, MDF, particleboard, plywood and engineered wood products), implementing technology transfer to industrial operations and recommending and implementing process and product improvements based on technical data and business needs. The unseen and enduring benefits of building with mass timber – Building sustainably, adding value and creating a legacy Duncan Purvis, MCIOB, Regional Framework Manager, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, United Kingdom Description: Building with mass‐timber elements affords a contractor many benefits including quality, accuracy and time. But contractors are often unaware of these benefits until immersed in a new project. The conversion experience had by Willmott Dixon as the company advanced its skills has served to inform their clients and the designers with whom they work. Focusing on mass timber projects, Duncan Purvis will demonstrate the real reasons to consider mass timber as a construction option. Learn that “it is only when you have total buy‐in to the “WHY” that the “WHAT” will really become a reality“. Learning Outcomes: How a large construction company – transitioned to include mass timber projects in its portfolio; How to evaluate key business considerations — cost, time, environment; How building with mass timber can change the construction planning process — engaging with design teams and clients; See how projects came to fruition, including school district works. Day/Track: D2/T5 Theme: Contractors/Developers/Owners/Builders Bio: Duncan Purvis: With nearly a quarter of a century of experience in the construction industry, Duncan has vast experience in operational, commercial, sales, bid writing, marketing and most aspects of the delivery of complex construction projects and offers a 100% customer journey that is built on true trust. With many construction projects from Four Seasons Miami, Natural History Museum London, Pfizer’s European headquarters and many more high‐prestige projects – Duncan is proudest of the Multiple Schools projects that with his Structured Timber Solution is providing high quality teaching environments that are not fully sustainable and highly efficient but also work out as some of the most economical teaching spaces available in Europe. Dowel Laminated Timber – A new mass timber product in North America Lucas Epp, BASc (Hons), Head of Engineering, StructureCraft Builders Inc., Vancouver, BC Description: Dowel‐laminated timber is a next‐generation mass timber product commonly used in Europe, where it is also known as brettstapel. Panels are made from softwood lumber boards stacked like the boards of NLT, friction‐fit together with hardwood beech dowels instead of nails. DLT is the only mass timber product which is 100 per cent wood – it involves no glue or nails. Unique to DLT as a mass timber product, acoustic profiles can be integrated directly into the bottom surface of a panel. DLT panels processed using CNC machinery create a high tolerance panel which can also contain pre‐integrated electrical conduit and other service runs. StructureCraft will be the first manufacturer of DLT in North America, with a new automated manufacturing line and plant beginning production in 2017. This presentation will discuss how DLT differs from other mass timber products in its use and specification. Topics will include potential applications, introduction to the design and construction process and costs. Learning Outcomes: What is Dowel Laminated Timber?; Potential applications of DLT; Introduction to design and construction detailing; Product availability and cost. Day/Track: D2/T5 Theme: Contractors/Developers/Owners/Builders Bio: Lucas Epp: Lucas is a structural engineer with 10 years of experience working in Canada, the UK, and New Zealand. While in London he designed a range of projects and sculptures with world‐class architects, and developed an expertise in complex geometry and challenging structures. Lucas leads the Engineering department at StructureCraft where he has been involved in large‐scale timber structures including the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Speed Skating Oval, and more recently as lead engineer for the T3 Minneapolis office building. Humane Modernism: The Architecture of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Ray Calabro, Principal, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Seattle, WA Description: The presentation will focus on recent work from Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, an internationally recognized architecture firm noted for elegant, humane, and sustainable design. The lecture will present Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s approach to making site‐specific architecture that emphasizes the relationship of a building to its surrounding landscape and the culture and spirit of each place. Ray will share several innovative and diverse projects that utilize wood in extraordinary ways, illustrating how each responds differently to the special nature of client, program and place. Case studies will be drawn from a range of building types and wood applications including a corporate headquarters with a grand stadium stair constructed of wood, visitor centres using complex geometries and a variety of wood structural members, to a modest adaptive reuse project on the site of the famous residence Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn about innovative wood structures at several scales and how the expression of wood structure is achieved and celebrated in the design. The lecture will cover the development of complex geometries and connection details between different wood elements including heavy timber, as well as the fabrication and construction processes utilized to achieve them. Day/Track: D2Keynote (45mins) Theme: Luncheon Keynote: Day 2 Bio: Raymond Calabro: Ray Calabro FAIA is a principal in Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s Seattle office and his buildings embody the common principles of site‐responsive architecture, robust forms and innovative use of material. Ray regularly leads the BCJ team in a collaborative design process on a diverse range of academic, corporate and culture projects including the award‐winning Grand Teton Discovery and Visitor Center. Ray joined Bohlin Cywinski Jackson in 1995, working in the firm’s Pittsburgh office before relocating to Washington in 1999, where he leads the Seattle office with partner Robert Miller. He frequently speaks about the work of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson at regional, national and international design conferences, and is on the Board of Trustees of ARCADE, a Seattle‐based non‐profit organization dedicated to design in the Northwest.