Sustainable Timber Construction: Building for the Future
Learn to design and construct sustainable buildings using timber in this comprehensive 7-week course.
Learn to design and construct sustainable buildings using timber in this comprehensive 7-week course.
Explore the innovative world of sustainable timber construction in this cutting-edge course. Discover how building with timber can address climate change, resource scarcity, and housing challenges. Learn about sustainable forest management, carbon storage in buildings, and circular building practices. Gain insights into the environmental impact of timber constructions, advanced timber building techniques, and the benefits of prefabrication. This course is ideal for architects, engineers, developers, consultants, policymakers, and students interested in sustainable construction practices and the future of building design.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of sustainable timber construction in addressing climate challenges
Analyze the environmental impact and carbon footprint of timber constructions
Identify circular timber building design typologies
Evaluate the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of timber structures
Examine the building physics and design qualities of modern timber buildings
Explore the benefits of prefabrication in timber construction
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainable building with timber, addressing the urgent need for change in the construction industry to combat climate change and resource scarcity. It covers the entire value chain from sustainable forestry to the socio-cultural and economic aspects of timber construction. Students will learn about the environmental impacts of timber buildings compared to conventional materials, using Life Cycle Assessment methods. The course delves into the basics and principles of timber construction, including structural capacity, fire safety, and acoustics. It explores multi-storey timber buildings, advanced topics like joinery culture and timber façades, and the benefits of prefabrication in the building process. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into cutting-edge practices and future trends in timber construction, preparing them to contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
Why use timber for sustainable building?
Module 1
Environmental impacts of building with timber
Module 2
Basics & principles in timber construction
Module 3
Multi-storey timber buildings
Module 4
Advanced topics and future trends
Module 5
Prefabrication and building process benefits
Module 6
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Instructors
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Leading Expert in Environmental Technology and Sustainable Urban Development
Arjan van Timmeren serves as a Full Professor of Environmental Technology & Design at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, while also acting as Principal Investigator at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). After earning his PhD with distinction from TU Delft in 2006 for his research on optimizing water, energy, and nutrient flows in the built environment, he has established himself as a leading authority in sustainable urban development. His research portfolio encompasses environmental technology, urban metabolism, circular economy, and sustainable area development. As Scientific Director of the Resilient Delta Initiative and Academic Portfolio Director for TU Delft's Sustainable Cities program, he leads numerous international projects focusing on intelligent cities, green-blue infrastructure, and climate adaptation. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainable technologies in urban environments, particularly in areas such as energy-neutral construction, electrical mobility, and resource flow management. Beyond his academic work, he maintains creative pursuits including painting, running, Pilates, and avant-gardening, while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and wines in his spare time.
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Pioneer in Biobased Building Materials and Sustainable Construction
Pablo van der Lugt serves as a Research Fellow for biobased building at both AMS Institute and TU Delft's Department of Urbanism, while also working as a senior consultant in the mass timber and engineered bamboo industry. After graduating with honors from TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture in 2003, he completed his PhD focusing on the environmental impact and commercialization potential of industrial bamboo materials compared to engineered wood. His expertise spans biobased building materials, circular economy, and sustainable construction, with particular emphasis on mass timber and engineered bamboo applications. He has authored several influential books including "Tomorrow's Timber" and "Booming Bamboo," which explore the potential of biobased building materials. His work has gained international recognition, leading to speaking engagements at major events including the International Climate Conferences (COP 21, 24, and 26). As an ambassador for biobased building at AMS Institute and TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture, he focuses on promoting the transition toward a circular, bio-based, and low-carbon built environment through innovative material solutions.
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