Advanced Timber Design: Innovative Structural Solutions
Master cutting-edge timber construction techniques and digital design methods for sustainable architectural solutions.
Master cutting-edge timber construction techniques and digital design methods for sustainable architectural solutions.
Dive into the forefront of sustainable architecture with this advanced course on timber plate structural design. Developed by EPFL, this program bridges academic research and industry applications, offering a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You'll explore innovative design methodologies, computational tools for geometry processing, and advanced manufacturing workflows. The course covers technological advancements in timber construction, algorithmic-aided structural design, and real-world applications of large-scale timber structures. Ideal for graduate students, architects, and engineering professionals, this course equips you with the skills to lead in sustainable structural design and digital architecture.
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What you'll learn
Explore technological advancements in timber construction and their applications in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Master innovative structural design methodologies for spatial timber shells
Develop skills in algorithmic-aided structural design and computational tools for geometry processing
Learn advanced joinery generation techniques using Joinery Solver Algorithm
Understand global geometry generation algorithms for complex timber structures
Analyze case studies and real-world applications of flagship large-scale timber structures
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers an innovative approach to timber structural design, blending architecture, engineering, and construction principles. It covers advanced timber construction techniques, computational tools for geometry processing, and digital fabrication methods. The curriculum includes case studies of recent construction projects and introduces students to algorithmic-aided structural design. Key topics include spatial timber shell design, joinery generation using solver algorithms, and global geometry generation. The course emphasizes practical applications, featuring real-world examples of large-scale timber structures. It aims to equip students with cutting-edge skills in sustainable architectural design and advanced manufacturing workflows.
Introduction to advanced timber construction
Module 1
Case studies in advanced timber plate structures
Module 2
Advanced timber construction and large-scale structures
Module 3
Digital architecture and advanced geometry processing
Module 4
Engineering design and simulation methods in timber plate structures
Module 5
Optimization methods
Module 6
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Instructors
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Pioneer in Innovative Timber Construction and Sustainable Architecture
Yves Weinand, born in 1963, is Professor of Timber Construction at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Director of the Laboratory for Timber Construction (IBOIS). His academic credentials include an M.Sc. in Architecture from the University of Liège, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from EPFL, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen. As director of IBOIS, he leads a transdisciplinary team developing next-generation timber construction methods, focusing on innovative approaches including geometry processing, computational methods for complex joinery, and robotic timber construction. In 1995, he founded Bureau d'études Weinand in Liège and later established Yves Weinand Architects in Lausanne, both specializing in innovative wooden structures. His work combines architectural design with engineering expertise to advance sustainable construction methods, earning him numerous accolades including the 2017 Médaille technique from the Académie française d'architecture. His notable projects include the Cultural Center of Soignies, the Brussels Sportstower, and the 2025 Phänomena exhibition in Zurich, all showcasing his commitment to developing renewable and ecological construction solutions.
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Expert in Sustainable Structural Engineering and Digital Fabrication
Aryan Rezaei Rad is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, previously affiliated with École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from EPFL in 2020 and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research Digital Fabrication. His research integrates advanced digital fabrication technologies with eco-friendly construction materials, particularly focusing on timber and wood-based products
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