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THE NZ WOOD ENEWSLETTER ABOUT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Italian engineer Paolo Lavisci joins seminar series
Paolo Lavisci’s timber engineering consultancy, Legnopiù, was closely involved with the design of high-quality, permanent replacement accommodation for 20,000 people who lost their homes after the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake in Italy. He will be leading seminars on the advantages of timber construction in seismic regions in the NZ Wood national seminar series alongside architect Andrew Waugh and STIC.
Read more about Dr Paolo Lavisci here.
No excuses not to use latest seismic-resistant technology, says expert.
All new or replacement buildings in New Zealand should make use of state-of-the-art seismic damage-resistant technology, according to structural engineer at Canterbury University, Assoc Prof Stefano Pampanin.
See more about his suggestions here.
EXPAN in action – proving their worth in practice
EXPAN structural timber solutions are proving their worth in practice. The new technologies are the result of a unique partnership between the academic arena (Canterbury University) and the research and commercial group, the Structural Timber Innovation Company (STIC).
Read more about the projects already using EXPAN systems.
Massey University chooses timber innovation
Athfield Architects, Dunning Thornton Engineers and Arrow International have been engaged by Massey University to design and build a new teaching block for the College of Creative Arts (CoCA) on the Wellington campus, which utilises new post-tensioned seismic timber technology.
View case study.
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Seminars and Events
Timber Design Awards entries closing soon
Entries for the 2011 NZ Wood Timber Design Awards close on Friday 2 September at 5pm. Get entry information here.
Wood: Reaching new heights – gain CPD points
International experts, Andrew Waugh and Dr Paolo Lavisci will showcase and discuss the real benefits of structural timber in multi-storey and high-rise construction. 9th – 15th, September, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, Auckland. Get more details and register here.
BNZ Industries Conference – Wednesday 7th September
This one-day industry conference will be showcasing “Innovative Products, Designs & New Developments for Timber Building”.
More information and full brochure here.
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“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” ~ Winston Churchill
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