Welcome to the New Zealand Timber Design Society website. The purpose of this site is to put tools and information in the hands of designers of timber buildings. Our Design Aids section does exactly that.
Timber Design Software v1.0 available now. Click here to download a trial version of the Timber Design Software for Engineers. To purchase the software complete the online order form. For further information about the software click here.
WCTE July 2012
The world Conference on Timber Engineering 2012 was hosted by the New Zealand Timber Design Society (NZTDS) and Australian colleagues and attracted over 400 overseas visitors with a total of 582 registrations.
The conference was a huge success with world renowned timber design experts converging on Auckland, facilitating the sharing of ideas and opportunities.
To go to the conference website and view abstracts, click here .
Timber Design Guide 2007 This book is an essential reference for all architects and engineers designing in structural timber.Click here for information on how to order a copy.
Timber Design Society Research Scholarship. The New Zealand Timber Design Society invites applications from suitable persons for a New Zealand Timber Design Society Scholarship. ... more
MiTek New Zealand, a supplier of timber fixing systems, is a sponsor of the Timber Design Society. http://www.mii.com/newzealand/
Entries are now beeing invited for the 2012 Awards
This is an oportunity for you to showcase your (or your company's) best work.
Entry this year has been made much easier than previous years.