TimberTalks is your go-to podcast for all things related to timber design, specification, and construction. Hosted by Adam Jones, an experienced Australian engineer, the series is full of informative and inspiring content on the latest timber trends and innovations. Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of timber buildings by bingeing episodes from Season 5 including …
- Modular Classrooms – An interview with Knut Menden, Principal at Betti & Knut Architects, about the German International School Sydney, a sustainable prefabricated school built using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) modules. Learn about the project’s use of 3D modular construction, cost savings compared to traditional designs, and the benefits of repeatability and passive house design standards.
- Multidisciplinary Approach to Office Buildings – This episode addresses the unique challenges and benefits of prefabricated timber buildings with guest Nigel Burdon, Technical Director at infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. Delve into the need for multidisciplinary teams, and discover topics such as structural grids, acoustic requirements, compliance, fire design and other key issues related to commercial office buildings created using timber.
- The Master Builder Mindset – Speaking with Leif Johnson, Structural Engineer Director at Structurecraft, this episode covers the benefits of the design-install model for timber buildings. Johnson explains how this approach, which involves close collaboration between structural engineers and builders, can lead to cost savings and improved efficiency in the construction of timber structures.
- Insuring Tall Timber Buildings – Hear from Jacob Concannon, a Vice President at global insurance broker Gallagher, about the role of insurance in mass timber construction projects. Learn about the current state of mass timber and insurance, and how the industry can improve to facilitate wider adoption of this sustainable building material.
- Energy Efficient and Healthy Buildings – Discover more about the importance of good envelope design in energy-efficient buildings with Mark Dewsbury, a Lecturer of Architecture and Design at the University of Tasmania. Dewsbury discusses the various considerations and trade-offs designers must make to achieve successful holistic design.
And the great news is, there is much more to come, with Season 6 of TimberTalks launching soon. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join us on this journey to stay ahead of the curve in the world of timber design and construction.
