25.6.2024
Seminar
Get inspired by architectural trends and the latest news from research and development projects in Finland! Finland is a global leader in sustainable wood construction.
This event offers a distinctive forum for professionals across various fields – architects, engineers, builders, researchers, and decision-makers – to delve into the latest innovations in sustainable wood construction. Join us for an event filled with knowledge and engaging conversations!
Seminar is held on Thursday 15 May.
Program
| 09:00 | Opening the Seminar |
| Wood only – The history of Finnish wood construction Finland is a country covered by forests, and wood is a traditional Finnish construction material. Laura Berger and Netta Böök, architecture historians and experts in the tradition of wood construction, explain how wood construction has transformed from a basic everyday skill mastered by all to industrial innovations and state-level export efforts. | |
| Competence in wood is in Finns’ DNA – A review of contemporary Finnish wood architecture Architect and head of communications Miina Jutila presents the master pieces of the modern Finnish wood architecture. | |
| Wooden houses are the infrastructure of happiness Wood surfaces within buildings have a positive effect on the psychophysiological characteristics of people. Their focus improves, and even their heart rate is lowered. Living in a wooden house or holiday home is very common in Finland and perhaps for this reason the Finns have been named the happiest nation in the world for seven years in a row. |
Break
| 10:50 | Opening the second session |
| Material efficiency plays a key role in the future of construction | |
| The Finnish engineered wood products in the world famous architecture | |
| Project-specific tailor-made solutions in realize highly innovative structures | |
| Many purposes for wooden boards |
12:15 – 13:00 Lunch break
| 13:00 | Expanding Mass Timber in the U.S. Midwest: Michigan and the Great Lakes Region “Catalyzing the Ecosystem through Outreach, Engagement, and Policy” Sandra Lupien, MPP, directs MassTimber@MSU, a program at Michigan State University focused on advancing mass timber construction and production in Michigan, the Great Lakes Region of the United States, and beyond. “Building Capacity for Students, Faculty, and Industry” George Berghorn, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Michigan State University, where he also serves at the Research Director of MassTimber@MSU and the Assistant Director of the Industrial Assessment Center. |
| | Transparency in wood products’ supply chains brings added value to customers |
| | Log house is the most sought-after small house in Finland and widely spread around the world |
Break
| 14:45 | Session for the Wood Construction Academy Finland |
| | Latest news from research and development projects |
The seminar ends at 16:30.