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2014 Vancouver Wood Solutions Fair Presentation Outlines & Speaker Bios 1) Theme: Tall Wood Design Title: OWOD ‐ Distinctive features of timber structures in an urban context Speaker: Sebastian Finckh, Dipl.‐Ing., J. MAYER H. and Partners, Architects, Berlin, Germany Abstract: This presentation begins with the student refectory called "Mensa Moltke" in Karlsruhe, Germany, built with a laminated timber construction and innovative polyurethane coating ‐ a combination which was used worldwide for the first time in such context and scale. The conceptual approach to the project with the sculptural idea of taking the largest buildable footprint, cleaving it from the ground and organizing the functions of the canteen inside, creating a rift of stringy stem‐like supports between the two plates as they are pulled apart, will be explained. Second in the presentation is the contemporary city revitalization project of "Metropol Parasol" in Seville, Spain, with one of the largest and most innovative self‐supporting bonded structures of laminated wood in urban scale. It was digitally designed, planned and produced in Germany. Complex parameters like prefabrication, maintenance, costs, life span, fire loads, earthquake and traffic loads, and temperature reactions (to name a few) have been considered. With this new structure, the "Plaza de la Encarnation" has become the prototype for a novel urban space which combines everyday life with a multilayered program and new technology. Lastly is a preview into the current planning process of the Pavilion for the 300th City Jubilee of Karlsruhe. A temporary event pavilion is planned to be erected in 2015 in the city's Schlosspark. During the festival summer, various concerts, theater, readings, film screenings, and exhibitions will take place in the open structure of massive laminated timber profiles. The twisted pattern of the pavilion refers to the strictly geometric‐radial lay out of the Baroque planned city with the castle as the focal point, transforming it into a spatial field of lines. On several layers in and on the structure, visitors platforms, resting spaces, and performance stages will emerge. Learning Outcomes: How tall timber structures can fulfill urban design objectives; Innovative design and pre‐ fabrication techniques for a complex student refectory, including advanced coating techniques; The design, fabrication and assembly of urban tall wood structures, including the world’s largest urban wood structure — the Metropol Parasol in Spain; Techniques and technologies for distinct networked architectural wood design. Bio: Sebastian Finckh: Sebastian has been in a leading position in this cross‐disciplinary studio since the founding of J. MAYER H. and Partners, Architects. He studied at the Technical University in Munich, the University of East London and the University of the Arts in Berlin. His work has been displayed, published, and awarded internationally (i.e. part of the collection at MoMA New York). He has taught and lectured at numerous universities, among these the University of Arts in Berlin and the Brandenburg Technical University in Cottbus.
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2) Theme: Tall Wood Design Title: From Small to Tall: The road to the Wood Innovation and Design Centre Speaker: J. Eric Karsh, MEng, P.Eng., Struct.Eng, MIStructE, Principal, Equilibrium Consulting Inc., Vancouver Abstract: Eric will share his experience with solid wood panel construction and the development of “The Case for Tall Wood Study”, which led to the just completed Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC), the tallest modern all wood building in the world at 29.5 metres.
Learning Outcomes: Learn about solid wood panel construction through past project examples; Learn about issues related to the design and construction of a concrete‐free tall wood superstructure; Learn about the special approval requirements for the WIDC project, including PEER review, the alternate solution process and testing requirements; Follow the construction of WIDC through site photographs. Bio: J. Eric Karsh: Eric began his structural consulting career in Ottawa in 1987 with the firm of AAR, designers of the Toronto Skydome. Eric moved to Vancouver in 1994, and in 1998, co‐founded Equilibrium Consulting, a firm now recognized internationally as a leader in the field of timber engineering. Eric’s award‐winning work includes the Raleigh‐Durham Airport Terminal “C” Expansion, the North Vancouver Civic Centre Revitalization and the UBC Earth Sciences Building. Eric is co‐author of the widely publicized “Tall Wood” report, featured by the Economist, CNN and National Geographic among many other publications.
3) Theme: Tall Wood Design Title: Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings: Lessons and experiences from ten built projects Speaker: Rebecca Holt, M.Urb, LEED AP BD+C, ND, Sustainable Building Advisor, Perkins + Will, Vancouver Abstract: Forestry Innovation Investment and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council commissioned Perkins+Will to undertake an international survey of ten, completed tall wood projects. The goal was to compile experiences from project stakeholders who have designed and built successful tall wood buildings. The survey methodology included a short online questionnaire and individual in‐person or telephone interviews. More than 50 individuals participated in the survey and site visits were conducted for nine of the ten project sites during the month of November 2013. The work aims to learn from individual experiences, solutions and challenges, but also from aggregated information, trends, and common lessons. The survey gathered information on the development, design, approvals and construction process, as well as issues relating to insurance, financing and building performance.
Learning Outcomes: Appreciate the market context for this work and the rationale for using wood in tall building applications; Understand the most important lessons learned from project stakeholders; Summarize the range of design and construction solutions applied; Understand the implications of insurance, financing and building performance in the context of tall wood buildings. Bio: Rebecca Holt: Rebecca works as a sustainable building advisor and senior researcher as part of Perkins + Will’s research team. She consults on a variety of work related to sustainability concepts and high performance building design, contributing to community energy plans, sustainability plans, green building strategies, indicator and benchmarking programs, and sustainable land use planning. Rebecca was the lead researcher for the Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings.
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4) Theme: Construction Title: Reciprocal Framing Systems Speaker: David Bowick, P.Eng., Principal, Blackwell Engineers, Toronto, ON Abstract: This presentation will provide an overview of reciprocal framing systems, showing examples of well‐ known structural forms such as lamella arches, as well as less common radial and triangular frames. It will also provide some technical guidance as well as a case study attempting to outline some of the potential benefits to reciprocal framing systems in buildings.
Learning Outcomes: An understanding of what a reciprocal frame is; An understanding of the range of possible reciprocal framing solutions; Some technical background to provide a starting point for a designer wishing to use a reciprocal frame in a project; Familiarity with the benefits and drawbacks to reciprocal frames for their appropriate use.
Bio: David Bowick: David has received many industry honours since he began his career in 1990. His inventive approach to design has made him sought‐after, particularly when a project calls for innovative solutions. He is a three‐time recipient of the WoodWorks Building the Future engineer award, and has received awards for his work in wood, concrete and architectural steel. Dozens of projects on which he has worked have been granted awards in the field of architecture, such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the French River Visitors Centre (both recipients of the Governor General’s Award). An avid teacher, David is an adjunct professor in the Masters in Architecture program at the University of Toronto. He is a frequent guest speaker on the topics of architecture and engineering, and contributes to the industry through committees and events. His writing has appeared in several noteable publications. David is a licensed professional engineer in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick. He is a member of the Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee on CAN/CSA‐O86, Engineering Design in Wood and a member of the Technical Committee responsible for the Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction.
5) Theme: Construction Title: Laminated Strand Lumber – When strength, stiffness and straightness matter Speaker: Bert Ponce, Sales Representative, LP Building Products, Vancouver Abstract: This presentation will include a brief overview of engineered wood products (EWPs) and focus on why and when engineered wood products should be specified. The EWP lineup of products will be discussed along with how LSL (laminated strand lumber) fits into the product category. LSL is a diverse EWP made from the most unlikely raw materials. Understanding the manufacturing process and the impact this innovative product has on the environment will show how this makes it the choice for specification which can benefit the building industry.
Learning Outcomes: Learn about the various EWPs that are available; Learn where and when EWPs should be specified; Learn about LSL which is a highly engineered wood product; LSL is not OSB and is a green building material, allowing you to be highly creative in future design challenges.
Bio: Bert Ponce: Bert has been involved in the engineered wood industry for 22 years and in many different capacities. He currently serves as sales representative for LP Building Products, servicing Western Canada. His role includes educating the building community on specifying EWPs (I‐Joists, SCl’s) and most importantly, why and when, EWPs should be specified.
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6) Theme: Architectural Title: 2013/14 North American Wood Design Awards Speakers: 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 Abstract: This presentation will highlight award‐winning projects from the Wood Design Award competitions in BC, the Prairies, Ontario and North America 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 structures will be showcased, as well as 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 suite your geographical area. Bio: Marianne Berube: Marianne lives and works in North Bay, Ontario. She originally graduated from Nipissing and York Universities with degrees in Environmental Science and Business. She later obtained Professional Management and Certified Investment Management Degrees. She has extensive experience within the finance, construction and wood industries and now works for the Canadian Wood Council. Marianne sits on several boards and is currently vice‐chair on Nipissing University’s Board of Governors.; Marianne has been the Executive Director of Ontario Wood WORKS! for the past 13 years, building the program from its pilot launch to the provincial initiative it is today. Ontario Wood WORKS! is recognized by architects, engineers, building officials, educators and all levels of government as a wood use advocate and a technical resource for information on the wood products industry and sustainable building. She is also the founder of the prestigious annual Wood WORKS! awards program, which has been adopted across Canada and the US. Throughout the years Marianne has been recognized for her efforts by receiving the CIBC Chairman’s Award, an Influential Women’s Award from Northern Ontario Business, the Ontario’s Forest Sector Champion Award from the OFIA and a Nipissing University Influential Alumni Award. Bio: Jim Taggart: Since leaving architectural practice in 1992, Jim has concentrated on public and professional education and communications in the areas of architecture, urban design and sustainable development. His most notable area of specialty is the use of wood in contemporary architecture. Jim has delivered nearly 100 professional development seminars on this subject in more than 30 cities across North America. He has also written a similar number of articles and case studies for technical and professional publications in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. He is also the author or editor of 10 books, the latest of which ‘Toward a Culture of Wood Architecture’, received an Independent Publishers award in 2012. Jim has taught architectural history and theory at the British Columbia Institute of Technology since 2004, and has been the editor of Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine (SABMag) since 2006. He was inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 2010, and was the recipient of the Premier of British Columbia's Wood Champion Award in 2012.
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7) Theme: Architectural Title: Expanding Horizons: Mass Timber and the Fort McMurray Airport Speaker: Rob Grant, Architect AIBC, Associate, office of mcfarlane biggar architects + designers, Vancouver Abstract: Through the project example of the new Fort McMurray Airport Terminal Building, this presentation will discuss a design approach for sustainable buildings in a northern climate. The new Fort McMurray Airport Terminal Building acts as a gateway to the community of Fort McMurray. The terminal is part of a larger expansion to the airport, in response to the tremendous growth of the region, and includes a new taxiway, apron, access roads and airport hotel. In order to minimize the building’s carbon footprint, the design incorporates several sustainable strategies appropriate for a northern climate. This includes extensive natural day lighting, passive ventilation, heat recovery systems, and inherent flexibility in the design to accommodate changing airline and security requirements. The use of cross laminated timber (CLT) technology for the building structure is particularly innovative, and is the largest application of CLT technology in North America. Learning Outcomes: Elements of sustainable design for a northern climate; Ways to design to minimize a project’s carbon footprint; Why CLT and mass wood were selected for the project; How it was possible to contribute to the sustainable growth of a community through design. Bio: Rob Grant: Rob is an associate Architect at the office of mcfarlane biggar architects + designers (omb), an energetic design studio based in North Vancouver. Intentionally multi‐ disciplinary in its approach, omb focuses on architecture and interior design invigorated by the goal to enrich our communities through thoughtfulness and innovation. Rob holds a Bachelors of Computer Science and Mathematics (UVic) and a Master of Architecture (UBC). He is involved in all aspects of project delivery, successfully addressing the demands of tight schedules, complex building programs, and intricate systems coordination. A panoramic thinker and balanced leader, Rob embraces a range of project types, from small and focused studies to complex, multi‐phased airport terminal buildings –like the Fort McMurray Airport Terminal Building project.
8) Theme: Architectural Title: Askew’s Salmon Arm: Local food, local building Speaker: Chris Allen, Architect AIBC, LEED® AP, Principal, Landform Architecture Ltd., (formerly Allen + Maurer Architects Ltd.), Penticton Abstract: Growing up in a small logging camp in the interior of British Columbia, Chris Allen did not think much about architecture. It wasn’t until he left that he realized it had surrounded him all along. This session will explore how local architectural culture can be fostered as an antidote to the generic commercialization of construction, and become the foundation of a more sustainable society and economy. Through the example of the Askew’s Food Store in Salmon Arm, it will explore how a building, and specific details such as stacked plank timber, can help to develop and encourage a self‐sustaining local economy. Learning Outcomes: Explore how architectural details can be derived from the landscape, climate and materials of a region; Explore ways that wood can be used in minimally processed forms, such as stacked plank assemblies; Discuss how sustainable design strategies, including the use of wood as a primary structural element, can be useful tools in developing a regional architectural expression; See how architectural design can foster a self‐sustaining local economy.
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Bio: Chris Allen: Before establishing Landform Architecture Ltd. in 2014, Chris Allen gained experience on a range of project types with firms in San Francisco, Vancouver, and the Okanagan. In 1998, after completing a thesis on regionally based design, he received his Master’s Degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Moving to Vancouver, he worked on a series of large projects, including the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre, 2010 Olympic Curling Venue, and the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre, which received a Lieutenant Governor’s Award in 2005. In 2004 Chris moved with his growing family to Penticton. From 2006 to 2014 he was a partner in the award‐winning firm of Allen + Maurer Architects. He is active in the community, and is currently chair of the City of Penticton’s Climate Action Committee. His work in the Okanagan has explored an appropriate response to the climate and landscape.
9) Theme: Engineering Title: Seismic response of multi‐storey timber buildings Speaker: Dr. Tobias Smith, Timber Research Engineer, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Abstract: This presentation will focus on low‐damage multi‐storey timber buildings. After a major seismic event a low‐damage building should not only be intact but be usable with no or minimal post‐quake intervention. In addition to this already high expectation, these demands must be met in a green and sustainable fashion with minimal (or even negative) environmental impact. Pres‐Lam technology for post‐tensioned multi‐storey timber buildings meets all these requirements. For seismic design, it combines the use of unbonded post‐tensioned tendons with dissipation reinforcing devices. During the controlled rocking of the system under seismic loading, the post‐tensioning provides desirable recentering, while the devices allow adequate energy dissipation as well as increased moment resistance at wall)column bases and beam‐column connections. Since 2004 an extensive campaign was begun to investigate the performance of this system applied to large engineered timber members. Numerous small and large scale tests on both subassemblies and full buildings were performed showing that post‐ tensioned timber meets the seismic resilience demands now imposed by society. The presentation will be illustrated with details of over ten new structures using post‐tensioned timber walls or frames, recently constructed in New Zealand. Opportunities for Canada will also be discussed. Learning Outcomes: Summary of the impact of earthquakes in modern society; Discussion on the response of current timber technologies to seismic loading; Introduction to innovative technologies for damage reduction in timber buildings; Presentation of practical application of damage‐reducing technologies in timber buildings. Bio: Dr. Tobias Smith: Tobias is a research engineer at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand specializing in innovative high technology timber structures. He received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 2006 and a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Canterbury in 2008. Following this he travelled to Italy to complete a doctorate in collaboration with the University of Basilicata, Potenza. From 2005 he has been part of the University of Canterbury Timber Research Group, inventors of the Pres‐Lam system, under the leadership of Prof. Andy Buchanan, Prof. Stefano Pampanin and Dr. Alessandro Palermo. He has worked in design offices in both New Zealand and Italy and is passionate about practical design solutions to reduce losses due to earthquakes.
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10) Theme: Engineering Title: Midply Walls: High capacity shearwalls for mid‐rise wood‐frame construction Speaker: Dr. Marjan Popovski, Principal Scientist and Quality Manager, Advanced Building Systems, FPInnovations, Vancouver Abstract: Midply shearwalls are high capacity shearwalls that provide superior resistance to earthquake and wind loads in wood‐frame construction. Using the same sheathing and dimension lumber as standard shearwalls, midply shearwalls can be used on their own or in combination with standard shearwalls in areas where the demand exceeds the capacity of standard shearwalls. This presentation will provide the information needed to help you consider midply shearwalls for your next project, including their concept, performance based on test results, code provisions, design considerations, construction details, and practice examples. Learning Outcomes: Understand the basics of midply shearwalls; Recognize the advantages of using midply shearwalls; Get familiar with the performance of midply shearwalls based on conducted testing; Calculate the resistance and create construction details for midply shearwalls. Bio: Dr. Marjan Popovski: Marjan is principal scientist in the Advanced Building Systems Department of FPInnovations. He is one of the leading researchers in the area of seismic performance of timber structures. He was involved in the development of the APEGBC technical bulletin for mid‐rise wood framed buildings, as well as in the introduction of mid‐ rise wood‐frame buildings in 2015 NBCC. He is an author of over 100 scientific publications, including chapters of the Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada, and the CLT Handbooks for Canada and the US. Marjan is active in the national and international codes and standards arena. He is a member of the Fastenings Subcommittee of CSAO86 and the NBCC Standing Committee on Earthquake Design.
11.1) Theme: Engineering Title: WoodWorks® Software – PART 1 An overview and demonstration of Design Office 9: sizer and connections Speakers: Robert Jonkman, P.Eng., Director, Codes and Standards ‐ Structural Engineering, and Adam Robertson, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Manager, Codes and Engineering, Canadian Wood Council, Ottawa, ON Abstract: WoodWorks® Design Office is a structural engineering software package that has been developed over the past fifteen years by the CWC for professionals who specify wood structural components and connections in accordance with the NBC and CSA O86. Part 1 will focus on the capabilities of sizer and connections, and will be of interest to all design professionals interested in learning how to use WoodWorks® to specify or confirm the capacity of wood beams, joists, columns, studs, steel beams, and fasteners such as lags, wood screws, bolts, rivets, nails, and shear plates. Concise explanations will be supplemented with demonstrations showing how to use WoodWorks® to design components in multi‐level structures. A new link between Sizer and Autodesk’s Revit® will also be demonstrated. Learning Outcomes: Understand WoodWorks® Sizer sizes wood beams, joists, rafters, purlins, columns and wall studs individually or as part of the whole structure up to six storeys under gravity loads; Know that sizer is compatible with cadwork ® and Revit ®; Know that WoodWorks® Connections is a tool used to design heavy timber and light‐frame connections using bolts, nails, wood screws, lag screws, rivets and shear plates; Understand that WoodWorks® Shearwalls enables engineers to easily design wood‐frame shear walls according to CSA O86 to resist automatically generated wind and seismic loads conforming to the 2010 NBC.
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11.2) Theme: Engineering Title: WoodWorks® Software – PART 2 Analysis and design for wind and seismic loads using shearwalls (Part 1 is not a prerequisite. Part 2 is tailored for structural engineers) Speakers: Robert Jonkman, P.Eng., Director, Codes and Standards ‐ Structural Engineering, and Adam Robertson, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Manager, Codes and Engineering, Canadian Wood Council, Ottawa, ON Abstract: Performing a complete lateral load analysis for a building is one of the most complex aspects of structural design. WoodWorks® Shearwalls software allows engineers to quickly and comprehensively design wood‐frame shearwalls according to CSA O86. Deflection of shearwalls and force distribution based on flexible and rigid diaphragm distribution methods, including torsion, are just some of the topics that will be discussed and demonstrated. Learn how the latest version 9 uses an envelope force distribution of the worst case wind and seismic loads (generated automatically) to design one wall construction suitable for the entire building or each level. See how WoodWorks® Shearwalls highlights under‐capacity walls and summarizes design results, making lateral analysis and specification easier and more efficient than ever. Learning Outcomes: Understand that WoodWorks® Shearwalls enables engineers to easily design wood‐frame shear walls according to CSA O86 to resist automatically generated wind and seismic loads conforming to the 2010 NBC; Know that forces are distributed to shearlines based on an enveloped distribution using flexible and rigid diaphragm analysis; Know that WoodWorks® Shearwalls designs the walls as segmented shearwalls with or without hold down connectors, and recognize that without hold downs, the shearwall’s resistance is usually reduced but ease of construction is increased; Understand the difference between flexible diaphragm distribution and rigid diaphragm distribution assumptions. Bio: Robert Jonkman: Completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Management degree at McMaster University in Hamilton in 1994, Rob worked for one year at a structural engineering consulting firm and over nine years at Normerica Building Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of post and beam / timberframe buildings as design and engineering supervisor. Rob joined the Canadian Wood Council’s Codes and Standards division in September 2005 as manager of Structural Engineering. Concentrating on structural engineering, building science, and energy issues, Rob managed the ongoing development of the WoodWorks® Engineering Software, participated on the Technical Research Committee of the Canadian Home Builder’s Association, participated on building code committees (Structural and Energy) and is the secretary/associate for the technical committee on the Engineering Design in Wood (CSA O86) Standard . In January 2014 Rob became director, Structural Engineering, where his responsibilities expanded to include the entire publication and software business centre. Bio: Adam Robertson: Adam joined the Canadian Wood Council in 2011 and holds the position of manager in the Codes and Engineering department. Adam completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. He also holds a Master of Applied Science degree from the Department of Wood Science at the University of British Columbia. Adam was previously employed as a consulting structural engineer and has also worked in the construction management and building development fields. Adam is involved in CWC’s building code and standards initiatives, the revision of CWC’s design tools and publications and he is also responsible for the ongoing development and technical support of the WoodWorks® Sizer, Shearwalls, and Connections software for both Canada and the United States.
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12) Theme: Sustainable Design Title: Global Lessons from Local Forests Speaker: Alan Paradis, RA, LEED AP, Associate, Centerbrook Architects and Planners, Connecticut, USA Abstract: Through the case study of the Biomass Power Plant at The Hotchkiss School, this presentation highlights distinctive and sustainable design and planning practices. With stewardship of regional forests as a guiding principal, the project was designed to demonstrate the economical and sustainable use of global wood resources. This Biomass Power Plant was designed to do double‐duty as a living classroom. It exposes ecologically friendly practices and sustainable construction materials to students and the broader community groups and serves as a living laboratory for students to understand and explore sustainable practices. Attendees will see how an industrial building can be transformed beyond utility and be exemplary of design practices that enhance the environment both ecologically and visually. The building serves as a testament to The Hotchkiss School’s commitment to become a carbon neutral campus by 2020 and at the same time, merges with the natural landscape. Learning Outcomes: Understand how the use of engineered wood products contributes to sustainable design; Understand the connection between managed forestry practices and sustainable use of wood resources including biomass fuel; Understand how holistic conservation strategies have immediate connections with the local ecology and economy; Understand how innovative design can be used as a teaching tool within new academic pedagogies. Bio: Alan Paradis: Alan is a New England native, living in Connecticut. He pursued his Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Historic Preservation from Roger Williams College, and earned a Masters of Architecture with an emphasis on urban design at University of Pennsylvania. After working for New Jersey and Pennsylvania firms on academic, corporate, industrial, research and master planning projects, Alan joined Centerbrook in 2006 and was named an associate in 2012. At Centerbrook, Alan has contributed to residential, hospitality and academic projects. Among them are: the Ocean House, which involved the replication of a historic resort hotel, several projects at Quinnipiac University including the master plan, new medical school, learning commons, and dormitories. He has been involved with several LEED accredited projects, including The Hotchkiss School Biomass Central Heating Facility which has numerous awards including an AIA New England honor award, USGBC Alexion Award of Excellence and the WoodWorks award for green building with wood.
13) Theme: Sustainable Design Title: Effective R Values: Determine the “right” stuff for your wall assemblies with the Wall Thermal Design Calculator Speaker: Robert Jonkman, P.Eng., Director, Codes and Standards ‐ Structural Engineering, Canadian Wood Council, Ottawa, ON Abstract: This presentation will outline the online tool, Wall Thermal Design Calculator, a free resource available to designers to assist with prescriptive wall assembly solutions complying with energy efficiency requirements. This tool provides designers and builders with climate zone‐appropriate insulated wall assembly solutions that are easily comparable with prescriptive energy efficiency requirements including the Vancouver Building Code, the BC Building Code as well as the National Building Code (Part 9) and National Energy Code for Buildings. Most importantly, the tool provides a climate specific durability assessment.
Learning Outcomes: Understand how the Wall Thermal Design Calculator enables designers to check a wall’s effective thermal insulation value and durability; Be able to compare available wall assemblies to the code
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requirements for various climate zones; Understand the “low permeance material location” prescriptive requirements of 9.25.5; Know how to calculate the effective thermal insulation value for a wood wall assembly. Bio: Robert Jonkman: Completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Management degree at McMaster University in Hamilton in 1994, Rob worked for one year at a structural engineering consulting firm and over nine years at Normerica Building Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of post and beam / timberframe buildings as design and engineering supervisor. Rob joined the Canadian Wood Council’s Codes and Standards division in September 2005 as manager of Structural Engineering. Concentrating on structural engineering, building science, and energy issues, Rob managed the ongoing development of the WoodWorks® Engineering Software, participated on the Technical Research Committee of the Canadian Home Builder’s Association, participated on building code committees (Structural and Energy) and is the secretary/associate for the technical committee on the Engineering Design in Wood (CSA O86) Standard . In January 2014 Rob became director, Structural Engineering, where his responsibilities expanded to include the entire publication and software business centre.
14) Theme: Sustainable Design Title: Passive House in Canada and Beyond: the past, present and future Speaker: Dr. Guido Wimmers, Associate Professor, Chair, Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design, University of Northern BC, Prince George Abstract: This presentation will explore the roots of the Passive House Standard, its young history in Canada and successful projects as well as the influence the standard has on the building industry and policy makers in Europe and in Canada. The current situation in Canada will be discussed, as well as the challenges ahead on the way to a higher level of energy efficiency, the precondition to achieve sustainable architecture and potential solutions to succeed with this goal. Learning Outcomes: The genesis of Passive House from its beginnings in Canada and back again; current drivers towards Passive Design; Development, progress, challenges ‐ and failures ‐‐ in the journey; Trends in Passive Design from around the world, types of structures compatible with Passive Design and what the future holds for Passive Design in Canada’s climate; Key tools, skills, and understandings for designers to be successful in moving Passive Designs forward among their clientele, especially comprehension of the value proposition for Passive Design.
Bio: Dr. Guido Wimmers: Dr. Wimmers is the chair of the new Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design Program at UNBC. He holds a Master in Engineering and Architecture and a PhD in Building Science. Prior to moving to Canada in 2007, he worked as a consultant designing and building Passive Houses in Austria, Germany, and Italy. Since in Canada, Guido has been invited to share his refreshing expertise with students of UBC, SFU and BCIT at lectures and has given numerous seminars and talks about the next leap in building technology at forums and international conventions including the GLOBE convention, the CAGBC summit, ICBEST, BCBEC and the World Conference in Timber Engineering. Guido is one of the initiators of Canada’s first official Passive House in Whistler and has since worked on Passive House projects all across Canada. He is also co‐author of the Passive Design Tool Kit of the City of Vancouver and a founding director of the Canadian Passive House Institute. Guido will keep on teaching Passive House and building science with CanPHI courses across the country and offers now at UNBC a new intensive Master program to integrate energy efficiency, sustainability and building science with modern wood construction.
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15) Theme: Sustainable Design Title: TimberTowers for Wind Energy Plants Speaker: Holger Giebel, Economist and Managing Director, TimberTower GmbH, Hannover, Germany Abstract: TimberTower develops, erects and distributes wooden towers for multi‐megawatt wind energy plants including the foundations. It is a high‐tech company, which connects the construction of wind energy plants with modern timberwork. As the first company worldwide, TimberTower uses wood for tower construction – an efficient and ecological concept. The first prototype with a hub height of 100 m and a 1.5 megawatts turbine was built near Hannover in 2012. Learning Outcomes: a) The construction of the TimberTower is economically intelligent. The wooden tower guarantees a longer service life than steel towers, is more efficient with the possibility to build higher hub heights due to the modular construction method and reduces project‐ and reinstatement costs. To build a TimberTower means easy transport to the site. The wooden elements for the tower fit on conventional trucks and allow simple construction at almost any location. b) To use wood for towers for wind energy plants is ecologically effective. The wooden tower with a hub height of 100m for example saves approximately 300 tons of steel. The wood manufacturing saves energy and the material binds 400 tons of CO2 instead of releasing it. Furthermore wood has other significant advantages: Better damping, better fatigue performance, higher structural strength compared to its weight, larger fire resistance than steel and it is easy to produce and to recycle. c) TimberTower supports the local added‐value. The company integrates regional suppliers and allows higher taxes for communities. The cooperation with local players from forestry increases the acceptance of new wind energy plants. d) The wood solely comes from sustainable wood suppliers. TimberTower exclusively uses wood from irreproachable origin. The certificates of the suppliers guarantee raw material from ecologically, economically and socially responsible forestry. Bio: Holger Giebel: Holger Giebel, owner and managing director of the company, founded TimberTower GmbH in 2008 together with Gregor Prass. Before that he was responsible for the sales and distribution of Nanosolutions GmbH, was active as a self‐employed management consultant and trained executives of Dax30 companies and trade unions. The focus areas of his work in the company are sales and distribution, project development and consulting services. He has a university degree in Economics and also completed vocational training for industrial engineers after graduating from school.
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