Mass Timber Design Innovations in the US and New Zealand - Presentation and Panel Discussion
Wed, 05 Jun
|Christchurch
Join the Timber Design Society for an enlightening evening focused on the advancements in mass timber design in the US and New Zealand. Our special guests include Shiling Pei from the Colorado School of Mines and Eric McDonnell from Holmes, who recently relocated from Portland to Christchurch. They
Time & Location
05 Jun 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Christchurch, 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
About the event
Representing New Zealand, Thomas Lim from the University of Canterbury and Bjørn Stankowitz from Timber Unlimited will discuss New Zealand’s innovative approaches to mass timber design.
Following the presentations, TDS President Lisa Oliver will lead a panel discussion and Q&A session, providing a platform for stimulating dialogue and mutual learning between the two countries.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of mass timber design and connect with experts in the field!
Program: 17.30 Networking and refreshments 18.00 Presentations, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A
Presenter biographies:Bjørn Stankowitz Bjørn is a structural engineer with a background in carpentry and expertise in structural timber engineering and building physics. Since 2010, he has specialised in mass timber designs and since moving to New Zealand in 2013 his focus has been on heritage building strengthening and introducing mass timber designs. Currently on secondment from ENGCO, where he is Technical Director for Timber, he’s joined…