27th International Wood Construction Conference 2023
November 29 –Dezember 02 2023, Congress Innsbruck, Austria
Practical experience – Practical application
The International Wood Construction Conference (IHF 2023) provides architects, engineers and builders with an opportunity to report on experiences, processes and goals related to wood structures and construction. At the same time, the conference provides an opportunity for architects, building officials, builders, craftspeople, practitioners and educators to learn about the latest developments and to exchange experiences.
Wednesday, November 29 2023
OPENING EVENT – room Tirol
Timber construction for the demanding real estate and housing industry
Moderation: Sandra Burlet, Lignum – Holzwirtschaft Schweiz, Zürich (SUI)
The general climate policy situation is causing a change in the values of investors in both the EU and Switzerland: with a view to the sales value of new projects and the value retention of existing portfolios, sustainability will increase from a soft factor to a hard criterion. Surveys of residential and office buildings in Switzerland show that timber construction is not only ecologically superior to solid construction, but can also keep up economically.
08.15
Reception of attendees
Coffee sponsored by Dynea
08.55
Welcome
Sandra Burlet, Lignum – Holzwirtschaft Schweiz, Zürich (SUI)
09.00 - 12.45
Building climate-friendly and affordable – A comparison between Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France
Dr. Julia Selberherr, Wüest Partner, Zürich (SUI)
CO2 potentials and decision bases in early construction phases
Hanns-Jochen Weyland, Störmer Murphy and Partners, Hamburg (GER)
Low-tech and circular, timber construction districts and their ecological consequences
Prof. Eike Roswag-Klinge Natural Building Lab TU Berlin (GER)
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Dynea
Sustainable planning and building – only together
Caroline Palfy, LOUD 4 PLANET, Vienna (AUT)
New ways of collaboration - from project development to implementation
Stefan Höher, Bauwens, Köln (GER)Johannes Lederbauer, Wiehag, Altheim (AUT)
Serial-modular-affordable - How we can master the challenges in housing construction
Robert Decker, Robert Decker Immobilien, Dorfen (GER)
Discussion
12.45
Lunch break
Coffee sponsored by Dynea
Pre-conference seminar I: Architecture – room Brüssel
Organized by the Technical University Munich (GER) in collaboration with «aut. architektur und tirol», Innsbruck (AUT)
Architectural quality and sustainability
Moderation: Prof. Hermann Kaufmann, HK Architekten, Schwarzach (AUT)
Architectural quality is a crucial criterion that determines the longevity and thus the sustainability of a building. Unfortunately, those responsible for execution are increasingly tending to lose sight of this criterion - a fatal development. What good architecture can achieve is again the main theme of this prologue.
13.15
Reception of attendees
13.45
Welcome
Prof. Hermann Kaufmann, HK Architekten, Schwarzach (AUT)
14.00 - 18.30
LCA in housing construction – Holzbauquartier Berlin
Elise Pischetsrieder, weberbrunner architekten, Berlin (GER)
Space - Time - Expression Timber construction through the ages
Prof. Astrid Staufer, Staufer & Hasler Architekten, Frauenfeld (SUI)
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Timber
Changing our Footprint
Wiebke Ahues, Henning Larsen Architekten, Berlin (GER)
Public construction with wood
Liza Heilmeyer, Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten, Stuttgart (GER)
Grow your own buildings
Prof. Martina Bauer, Barkow Leibinger Architekten, Berlin (GER)
Discussion
18.30
Aperitif in the exhibition hall
Sponsored by Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen
19.15
Dinner - Delightful things from the Alpine countries
Exchange of ideas at the dinner in the Congress Center
Pre-conference seminar II: Prefabricated housing forum – Orangerie/Archiv*
*with live transmission to the Freiburg room on the 3rd floor Organized by the European Society for Prefabricated Housing, Bad Honnef (GER)
European legislation and its impact on national companies and their products - finding your way around, understanding, navigating, implementing
Moderation: Georg Lange, European Society for Prefabricated Housing, Bad Honnef (GER)
Taxonomy, ESG criteria, sustainability reporting, product regulation, EPBD - the list of initiatives, laws and standards at European level is long and resembles a jungle in which it seems impossible for companies to find their way. This prologue is aimed at manufacturers of building products and buildings. We start with the EU's motivations and end with a practical comparison of buildings.
13.15
Reception of attendees
13.45
Welcome
Markus Baukmeier, European Society for Prefabricated Housing, Bad Honnef (GER)
14.00 - 18.30
Transformation of the construction industry - the EU as a pacesetter
Philippe Moseley, Policy Officer at European Commission, DG GROW Construction Unit, Brüssel (BEL)
The EU taxonomy: the key to a low-emission and resource-saving construction industry - companies between risk and opportunity
Jan Kertscher, Associate Director (ARUP Deutschland) und Leiter für das Property Business und das Advisory Services Team
Sustainability reporting – what do I have to do as a company with 30 - 1000 employees?
Christian Garke, CFO, Oikos Group, Schlüchtern (GER)
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) – Silver bullet for the building transition?
Sabine Kamill, Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie, Vienna (AUT)
Future housing construction - requirements for construction products and buildings
Prof. Dr. Thomas Lützkendorf, KIT, Karlsruhe (GER)
Construction methods, calculation rules and verification options for climate-friendly buildings
Frederic Dorff, Bundesverband Deutscher Fertigbau e. V., Bad Honnef (GER)
Discussion
18.30
Aperitif in the exhibition hall
Sponsored by Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen
19.15
Dinner - Delightful things from the Alpine countries
Exchange of ideas at the dinner in the Congress Center
Pre-conference seminar III: Wooden house construction forum – room Tirol
Organized by Timber Construction Europe, Berlin (GER)
Building in existing stock - potential for the timber construction industry
Moderation: Stefan Leitner, Holzbau Austria, Wien (AUT)
In the current social transformation, the focus within the timber construction industry is also shifting. Building in existing stock with all its facets, from the renovation of old buildings to urban densification, is increasingly becoming a key market for climate protection and the population looking for housing. Last but not least, climate-friendly living space through inventory optimization and expansion offers new potential for the timber construction industry. Challenges and opportunities must be weighed up equally.
13.15
Reception of attendees
13.45
Welcome
Peter Aicher, Präsident Timber Construction Europe, Berlin (GER)
14.00 - 18.30
Addition instead of demolition - a contribution to climate protection
Prof. Annette Hafner, Technische Universität Bochum, Bochum (GER)
Building without land
David Häring, Häring, Eiken (SUI)
Serial renovation - a field report
Alexander Gumpp, Gumpp & Maier, Binswangen (GER)
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products
Tradition and modernity combined
Wolfram Kübler, WaltGalmarini, Zürich (SUI)
Re-Use – a rediscovery in timber construction
Dr. Martin Weigl-Kuska, Holzforschung Austria, Wien (AUT)
Circular building with existing stock
Melanie Karbasch, Architekturbüro Melanie Karbasch, Salzburg (AUT)
Discussion
18.30
Aperitif in the exhibition hall
Sponsored by Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen
19.15
Dinner - Delightful things from the Alpine countries
Exchange of ideas at the dinner in the Congress Center
Pre-conference seminar IV: Connection technology – room Innsbruck
Organized by Aalto Universität Helsinki (FIN)
Current developments in connection technology
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink, Aalto University, Helsinki (FIN)
Timber engineering has developed rapidly in recent decades. Wide-span halls and multi-storey residential and office buildings made of wood are now widespread. High-quality and reliable connections are the basic requirement for these developments. New and at the same time more demanding areas of application of the material wood require continuous further development in the field of connection technology as well as the integration of new knowledge into standardization. This year's prologue on connection technology deals with two topics: dismantling and assessment of connections as well as hybrid components, whereby the latter are also considered with regard to their dismantling and sustainability.
13.15
Reception of attendees
13.45
Welcome
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink, Aalto University, Helsinki (FIN)
14.00 - 18.30
Removable connections for timber engineering
Dr. Lisa Ottenhaus, The University of Queensland (AUS)
Point-supported cross laminated timber floors
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tannert, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George (CAN)
Not perfect, but resilient - load-carrying capacity of nailed connections in existing buildings
Prof. Dr. Werner Seim, Universität Kassel, Kassel (GER)
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Stora EnsoTimber Deutschland
Timber-concrete composite floors with a high degree of prefabrication in the project BOBK7 in Berlin
Henning Ernst, SWG-Engineering, Rülzheim (GER)
Circular fasteners for hybrid construction
Sascha Schaaf / Marvin Vollbracht, Peikko Deutschland, Waldeck (GER)
Timber-concrete composite floors - research and development at the ETH
Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Eidgenössiche Technische Hochschule, Zürich (SUI)
Discussion
18.30
Aperitif in the exhibition hall
Sponsored by Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen
19.15
Dinner - Delightful things from the Alpine countries
Exchange of ideas at the dinner in the Congress Center
Pre-conference seminar V: Wood and politics – room Strassburg
Organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Regions and Water Management, Wien (AUT)
Wood Governance across Europe and beyond – woodPoP
Moderation: Alexander Buck, International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and Veronika Juch, Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management
A growing number of countries and communities in Europe, as well as in other parts of the world, aim to enhance the sustainable use of wood and other renewable materials by fostering a forest-based bioeconomy. How can governance accelerate progress? Which enabling measures are needed to accompany a transition to a carbon-neutral bioeconomy?
13.15
Reception of attendees
13.45
Opening
Georg Rappold, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, Vienna (AUT)
13.50 - 18.30
Setting the Scene
The economic impact of forestry and wood industry in Europe
Anna Kleissner, EconMove
The European Wood Policy Platform (woodPoP)
Governance: Lisa Lehner, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, Austria Building: Petri Heino, Ministry of the Environment, Finland Innovation and Research: Alfred Kammerhofer, Federal Office for Environment, Switzerland Education and Vocational Training: Andreja Kutnar, Director, Innorenew COE, Slovenia Communication and Information: Tomáš Krejzar, Director-General Wood Industry, Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Czech Republic
Wood First: Best practice examples of initiatives fostering the sustainable use of wood
Dirk Alfter, Head of Division, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Germany Graham Hilton, Trade and Investment Specialist – Europe, British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Takahiro Tsuchimoto, Chief timber research engineer, Tsukuba Building Research Institute, Japan
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Stora EnsoTimber Deutschland
Towards a global wood policy platform: Sustainable wood for a carbon-neutral bioeconomy
Janice Burns, International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and Thais Linhares-Juvenal, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Kwame Asamoak Adam, CEO Ghana Timber Millers Organization
Round Table: Transitioning towards a wood-based bioeconomy
João Lé, Member of the High Level Group on Forestry and Biomaterial Silvia Melegari, Secretary General, CEI-Bois Uwe Kies, Secretary General, InnovaWood Fabian Huber, Junior Projektmangager Ecoplus, Projektleitung Bioeconomy Austria
End
18.30
Aperitif in the exhibition hall
Sponsored by Lignopan Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen
19.15
Dinner - Delightful things from the Alpine countries
Exchange of ideas at the dinner in the Congress Center
Thursday, November 30 2023
Wood Environment – room Tirol
Like other industries, the wood industry depends on the political and economic framework in which it operates. Therefore, it is important to consider the relevant national and international political trends and economic developments in the context of an international conference.
Climate and Timber construction
Moderation: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Köster, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Rosenheim (GER)
Climate change and the associated increase in global average temperatures can be measured and felt. In the foreseeable future, emissions must be reduced to zero and CO2 must be removed from the atmosphere - naturally, through organic building components such as wood.
07.45
Reception of attendees
Coffee sponsored by Gutex
08.30
Welcome by the organzier
Prof. Dr. h. c. Heinrich Köster, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Rosenheim (GER)
08.40 - 09.50
Extreme weather in climate change – what do we have to adapt to?
Frank Böttcher, Klimaforscher, Köln (GER)
Timber construction’s contribution to climate protection
Sebastian Rüter, Thünen Institut, Hamburg (GER)
Discussion
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Gutex
Timber structures – room Tirol
High performance timber structures occupy a special place in the construction industry and the general public. They inspire confidence in the performance of wood as a building material and document the wide range of its use.
Selected projects
Moderation: Ass. Prof. Dr. Tobias Schauerte, Linnaeus University, Växjö (SWE)
The versatility of the building material wood is reflected in the projects of the international architecture scene. New connection techniques and material combinations create the conditions for new applications. Based on a selection of projects of international importance, this block of lectures provides an overview of the various possible uses of wood and wood-based materials in modern building construction in combination with other materials.
10.30 - 12.40
The benefits and challenges of wood in high corrosive surroundings
Tim Skotheimsvik, Multiconsult, Molde (NO) Sigurdur Gunnarsson, Asplan Viak – Oslo, Oslo (NO)
Innovation Factory 2.0 Heilbronn
Martin Vogelmann, merz kley partner, Dornbirn (AUT)
Gifu Media Cosmos – Realization of a roof landscape made of domes
Prof. Mitsuhiro Kanada, Kunstakademie Tokyo Architektur / Arup, Tokyo (JPN)
EDEKA's new central warehouse in wood
Johannes Lederbauer, Wiehag, Altheim (AUT)
Discussion
12.40
Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck
Coffee sponsored by tectofix – Bauer Technik
Groundbreaking multi-storey buildings
Moderation: Prof. Uwe Germerott, Berner Fachhochschule, Biel/Bienne (SUI)
The housing industry's demand for wooden buildings has increased significantly in recent years. Increasing trust and new wood-based materials support this development. Wooden buildings are now being implemented in new dimensions and and in concepts not seen before.
14.10 - 15.50
Eco Campus Arboretum – Europe's largest development
Antoine Fouchier, Mathis, Muttersholtz (FRA)
Hortus - building according to the standards of tomorrow
Richard Jussel, Blumer-Lehmann, Gossau (SUI)
Modular construction - new dimensions
Christian Kaufmann, Kaufmann Bausysteme, Reuthe (AUT)
Discussion
15.50
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Gutex
Gates to the world: wooden airports
Moderation: Wolfgang Alversammer, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
Every day, millions of people are on the move at the world's airports. Many airports are increasingly using wooden supporting structures in addition to wood paneling. It remains to be seen whether air traffic and climate protection can be combined, but terms such as sustainability and climate-friendly fuels have entered the vocabulary of aviation. The social and ecological framework conditions have also prompted the airport operators to rethink.
16.20 - 18.00
Airship hangar Mühlheim
Tobias Wiesenkämper, Ripkens Wiesenkämper Beratende Ingenieure, Essen (GER)
Portland International Airport Roof -– From design and dimensioning to detailing, fabrication and installation
Jared M. Revay, TimberLab, Portland (USA)
Airport City Airport Luxemburg – Skypark Business Center
Dirk Berg, Steffen Holzbau, Grevenmacher (LUX)
Discussion
18.00
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik
Wood construction development – room Innsbruck
The International Wood Construction Forum is a meeting place for innovative companies, product developers and researchers in the timber industry. In this block, the latest developments, solutions and research results are presneted, to exchange ideas with companies and to initiate new research projects.
Eurocode 5 – What will change, what is new?
Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (GER)
The aim of revising the design standards is to adapt the standards to the current state of the art. The target group are trained civil engineers with three years of professional experience. The standards are therefore not written for laypeople, but for experts. Following the discussions in the past and the comments of users, the European Standardization Institute (CEN) has defined the "ease of use" for the second generation of the Eurocodes as one of the core goals of the new series of standards to be implemented, i.e. practical suitability and improved applicability.
10.30 - 12.40
The evolution of the Eurocode 5 - an overview with focus on DIN EN 1995-1-1
Prof. Dr. Stefan Winter, Technische Universität München, bauart – Beratende Ingenieure, Lauterbach (GER)
Design of timber-concrete-composite floors according to CEN/TS 19103
Prof. Dr. Jörg Schänzlin, Hochschule Biberach, Biberach (GER)
Cross laminated timber & block-bonded laminated veneer lumber –the new EC5 material options
Tobias Wiegand, Studiengemeinschaft Holzleimbau, Wuppertal (GER)
Dimensioning of openings - extended possibilities with the new Eurocode 5
Prof. Dr. Philipp Dietsch, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe (GER)
Discussion
12.40
Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck
Coffee sponsored by tectofix – Bauer Technik
Bio-based wood adhesives and CO2-optimized wood-based materials
Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (GER)
Against the background of the "European Green Deal" and the associated objective of doing business in the EU in a climate-neutral manner by 2050, companies are developing their own climate targets, with a focus on emissions. By decarbonizing processes, it should be possible to avoid burning fossil fuels in the future. However, higher demands are placed on load-bearing components. The agenda is something like the search for the Holy Grail: 100% emission-free adhesives for load-bearing wood-based materials based on renewable raw materials.
14.10 - 15.50
Bio-based adhesives for the wood industry
Dr. Christian Hübsch, UPM Biochemicals, Leuna (GER)
Carbon footprint along the supply chain
Dr. Martina Bender, Egger Holzwerkstoffe, St. Johann (AUT)
New generation PUR with renewable carbon compounds
Dr. Christian Fild, Henkel, Sempach (SUI)
Discussion
15.50
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Gutex
Adhesive bonding technology
Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (GER)
The block «adhesive bonding» gives an insight into the basic requirements for modern wood adhesive bonding and shows the close link between gluing technology and the introduction of innovative wood products. New developments in timber construction based on adhesive technology will be presented.
16.20 - 18.00
Glued board and rib elements, reinforcements and repairs - the extended possibilities of the new DIN 1052, parts 10 and 11
Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart (GER)
Long-span butt-bonded cross-laminated timber ceilings – the revolutionary Timber Structures 3.0 technology
Sven Bill, Timber Structure 3.0, Thun (SUI)Marcel Muster, Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz, Zürich (SUI)
Adhesive technology for timber components in Japan, Industrial manufacturing, block bonding, quality control
Dr. Takahiro Tsuchimoto, BRI Building Research Institut, Tsukuba (JPN)
Discussion
18.00
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik
MASTER COLLOQUIUM AT THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD-CONSTRUCTION-CONFERENCE – room Brüssel
The Master of Science in Wood Technology from Bern University of Applied Sciences and Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences has initiated an international call for papers for master students to present their thesis with a topic related to the wood construction industry. Following students out of many qualified submissions were chosen to present their highly relevant findings at the second Master Colloquium in Innsbruck.
10.30
Welcome and introduction
Christa Gertiser, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (SUI)
10.35 - 12.40
Behaviour factor for light frame timber shear walls in the context of the second generation of the Eurocode
Lukas Kramer, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (SUI)
Investigation of lateral torsional buckling of timber beams under combined bending and compression
Julian Lukas, Universität Stuttgart (GER)
Analysis of the adhesive bond strength in cross-laminated timber components regarding the influences on the adhesive bond quality based on shear tests
Paul Selmer, OTH Regensburg (GER)
Concept study on a maximally sustainable, industrially manufactured house with wood panel contraction
Pia Link, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
12.40
Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck
Coffee sponsored by tectofix – Bauer Technik
Wood construction of the future – reuse timber components and extend the life of existing timber structures
14.00 - 14.50
Circularity in Timber Construction
Leoni Lichtblau, Technische Universität München (GER)
branntneu. Neighbourhood development and redensification in timber construction on the Branntweinareal in Munich
Anna Maria Brendel, Technische Universität München (GER)
Discussion
World Café im Rahmen des Masterkolloquiums – room Brüssel
Opportunity for networking and exchange between manufacturing companies, architects, planners and universities. Opportunities, challenges and relevant research questions for four subject areas are discussed in small groups. The thematic tables are moderated by experts from the universities involved in the Forum Holzbau, accompanied by the Bavarian Research Alliance. The World Café offers a starting point for topic-specific working groups and joint research projects.
Leitung: Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Rosenheim
15.00
Begrüssung und Zielsetzung des World Cafés
Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Rosenheim (GER)
15.00 - 18.00
Welcome and goal setting for World Café
Prof. Andreas Heinzmann & Prof. Maren Kohaus, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
Opportunities for cooperation in timber construction - creative and innovative solutions through knowledge transfer and interdisciplinary exchange
Prof. Andreas Heinzmann & Prof. Maren Kohaus, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
World Café - Discussion in small groups at theme tables:
• Practical uses of robotics in timber construction
Moderation: Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
• Data flow in timber construction – from the BIM model to automated production
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Daniel Küppersbusch, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
• Hardwiood in timber construction – opportunities and challenges
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Anne Niemann, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
• Circular building: new architectural construction and design principles
Moderation: Prof. Hanspeter Bürgi, Berner Fachhochschule, Biel/Bienne (SUI)
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by Gutex
World Café - Discussion in small groups at theme tables
Presentation of the group work
Group moderators
Discussion and next steps
Prof. Andreas Heinzmann & Prof. Maren Kohaus, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim (GER)
18.00
Coffee break in the exhibition area
Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik
Messages | Guest talks | Honors – room Tirol
Moderation: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Köster, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Rosenheim (GER)
18.30
The significance of ChatGPT
Prof. Alexander Pretschner, Technische Universität München, München (GER)
19.10
Tribute to individuals with exemplary service to the wood construction industry
George Kuratle, Entrepreneur (SUI)
Born in 1953, the entrepreneur continued to develop the family business founded by his father in 1955, initially operating regionally, into the most important group of companies in the Swiss wood-based materials market. Today's internationally oriented trading and logistics company is one of the market leaders in the wood processing industry. Known as a pioneer who always thinks outside the box, Georg Kuratle also consistently uses wood as a renewable material in his own projects. He continues to actively contribute his knowledge, his experience and his visions to the group and to numerous committees and industry organizations.
Univ.-Prof. i.R. Dr. Alfred Teischinger (AUT)
Born in 1954, the scientist and world-renowned wood expert studied wood science, earned his doctorate, and after leading positions in research he was appointed professor at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna, where he led the Institute for Wood Research and the Department of Materials Science and Process Technology. He is known for his activities in national and international committees and his business-related expertise. After his retirement in 2019, he continues to work as a consultant in teaching and business.
20.00
Gala dinner at the Innsbruck exhibition center
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
Friday, December 1 2023
Wood structures
Wood structures are unique and different from other structures from an environmental point of view. As a natural and renewable resource, wood has qualities that are vital to our survival. If wood as a building material did not exist, we would have to invent it. Accordingly, all stakeholders in the construction industry are called upon to ensure that wood plays a greater role as a construction material than in the recent past.
Block A – room Innsbruck
Exposed engineering structures
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Philipp Dietsch, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe (GER)
Realizing extraordinary engineering structures made of wood has always had a special appeal for planners and builders. In addition to bridges and towers, timber construction has opened up new areas of application in recent years, such as wooden car parkades. But wooden bridges are also increasingly in demand. The revision of Eurocode 5-2 "Timber bridges" comes at the right time. Damage to existing structures also helps to learn lessons for the planning and execution of future wooden bridges.
08.30 - 12.20
Eberswalde bicycle parkade
Michael Staffa, ifb frohloff staffa kühl ecker, Berlin (GER)
Car park Schwanenweg Wendlingen
Juliane Deubel, knippershelbig, Stuttgart (GER)
Bad Aibling multi-storey parkade – added value with wood
Matthias Eisele, merz kley partner. Dornbirn (AUT)
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
The new Eurocode 5-2 – Timber bridges: changes and innovations
Matthias Gerold, Harrer Ingenieure, Karlsruhe (GER)
The Tretten bridge collapse, how could it happen?
Prof. Dr. Kjell Arne Malo, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (NOR)
Green Gantry – Wooden toll bridges
Dr. Georg Flatscher, freiraum, Graz (AUT)David Glasner, Technische Universität Graz, Graz (AUT)
Discussion
12.20
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Dynea
Block B – room Brüssel
Robust structures
Moderation: Prof. Michael Flach, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck (AUT)
Safety in relation to a possible structural failure should be carefully considered, especially in the case of arenas with large numbers of visitors. Thanks to biaxial load transfer, so-called redundant structures have the ability to dissipate loads through redistribution via different paths. As a result, they do not fail when the limit of one component is reached, but they use reserves of the entire system. The selected examples show interesting solutions on how the efficiency of supporting structures can be increased to make the load-bearing capacity safer.
08.30 - 12.20
Introduction to redundant load-bearing structures Example of beam and truss gratings
Prof. Michael Flach, Universität Innsbruck (AUT)
Reciprocal Frame Roof of the Events Beacon for a Tech Office Building in California
Eric Karsh, Equilibrium, Vancouver (CAN)
Resource-efficient wooden segment shells
Prof. Dr. Jan Knippers, Universität Stuttgart (GER)
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
Sports hall in Donzère with Moucharabieh beams
Andréa Voisin, BET Arborescence, Lyon (FRA)
Wisdome – Technical museum Stockholm
Stefan Rick, SJB Kempter Fitze, Frauenfeld (SUI)
Sports hall in Zurich with prestressed glulam beams
Marcel Muster, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich (SUI)
Discussion
12.20
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Dynea
Block C – room Tirol
Mehrgeschossiger Holzbau heute – zuverlässig, innovativ und wirtschaftlich
Moderation: Prof. Andreas Müller, Berner Fachhochschule, Biel/Bienne (SUI)
Timber construction has established itself as a sustainable, reliable and economical construction method for multi-storey buildings well beyond the high-rise limit. In the case of large-volume projects in particular, the usual planning and production processes in timber construction benefit professional implementation. This minimizes the risks compared to conventional construction methods. Particular attention is paid to economic efficiency in the concepts - in addition to a high level of safety, robustness and reliability over the entire service life. This also creates space for continuous further developments and innovations.
08.30 - 12.20
Structural concepts for slim, tall wooden buildings
Charles Binck, Eidgenössiche Technische Hochschule, Zürich (SUI)
Limberlost Place, George Brown College, Toronto - innovative, wide-span ceiling system
Robert Jackson, Fast & Epp, Vancouver (CAN)
b_project - the one-stop-shop solution for economical, multi-storey wooden buildings
Helmut Spiehs, Binderholz, Fügen (AUT)
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
The hybrid high-rise CARL in Pforzheim - lessons learned
Peter W. Schmidt, Peter W. Schmidt Architekten, Pforzheim (GER)
Mid- and high-rise timber buildings in Japan
Prof. Dr. Mikio Koshihara, University of Tokyo (JPN)
Stockholm Wood City - the project sets new standards
Oskar Norelius, White Arkitekter, Stockholm (SWE)
Discussion
12.20
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products
Block D – room Orangerie/Archiv
Adventure wood research - a discussion forum by TUM.wood
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Stefan Winter, Technische Universität München, München (GER)
This block provides insights into the colorful world of wood research and beyond introducing the latest developments and contrarian positions.
Part 1: The future of wood use
08.30
Short presentations followed by a podium discussion
Dr. Susanne Winter, WWF Deutschland, Berlin (GER)Johannes Schmitt, Deutscher Forstwirtschaftsrat, Berlin (GER)
The future use of wood is closely linked to the goals of climate protection and the preservation of biodiversity. At the same time, the wood market is significantly influenced by the issues of wood supply on a national and international level. How do we create a balanced approach to these issues to reconcile environmental sustainability and economic progress?
10.00
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
Part 2: Utilization options for hardwood
10.45
Short presentations followed by a podium discussion
Prof. Dr. Andreas Bolte, Thünen-Institut für Waldökosysteme, Eberswalde (GER)Ludwig Lehner, Technikum Laubholz, Göppingen (GER)
The National Forest Inventory shows increasing wood stocks, especially hardwood. Damage caused by heat, drought and insects lead to an increase in the amount of damaged wood, especially in the case of spruce. In the future, due to climate change and planned forest adjustments, a decline in conifers and an increase in deciduous trees is expected. What about the usage options for hardwood? Which steps are necessary to promote the efficient material use of hardwood?
12.20
Coffee break
Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products
Epilog – room Innsbruck
From tradition into the future
The arrival of European and Asian timber construction cultures in the 21st centuryModeration: Prof. Wolfgang Winter, Technische Universität Wien (AUT)
A look at the media shows that urban, multi-storey hybrid timber construction has made a comeback in the 21st century after being almost completely replaced by steel and reinforced concrete in the 20th century. Highly acclaimed examples will be shown from the German-speaking area and Japan. These regions build on diverse and innovative timber building cultures, which also enriched building technology and architecture in the urban context up to the end of the 19th century. The epilogue is intended to discuss the extent to which centuries-old technical and cultural achievements in timber construction have been preserved, despite being suppressed in the 20th century, and can be reactivated and further developed in the 21st century. In addition to technical questions and cultural aspects, this also includes questions of resource availability and the feasibility of a renewed conversion of construction production.
12.50 - 14.40
Timber construction in JapanAbout flexible floor plans and the way from temple building to urban multi-storey buildings
Prof. Em. Dr. Seiichi Fukao, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo (JPN)
New construction of a studio and exhibition building for Ai Weiwei in traditional log construction
Ana Sofia Veiga Architektin, Vendas Novas (PRT) Joao Veloso Architekt und Projektmanager bei PORTILAME, Braga (PRT)
Does timber construction have limits of growth?
Prof. Dr. Philipp Dietsch, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe (GER)
Timber Construction in Europe - Achievements and Future Prospects
Dr. Sandra Hofmeister, Detail, München (GER)
Discussion and final words
14.40
Lunch
Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte
15.30
End of IHF 2023
Apart from gaining knowledge from the formal sessions, participants have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and innovations in wood construction in the parallel trade show, where the sponsors and other companies are presenting their products. Take advantage of the breaks to get an overview, to socialize and to deepen existing contacts.
The organizers, sponsors and exhibitors wish you an interesting and enjoyable 27th International Wood Construction Conference IHF 2023
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