This free Sydney, Paramatta and Canberra half-day seminar will explore how timber may be used in exterior applications. Presentations include award winning project in the 2013 Australian Timber Design Awards (ATDA) as well as experts on exterior timber finishes, timber windows, timber preservation for external applications, timber cladding and decking.
The seminar is a must for design professionals specifying timber in external applications including architects, landscape architects, building designers, engineers, building certifiers and other building and design professionals.
Information and registration: download the pdf and registration form
PROGRAM
Case Studies – Palm Beach & Plywood House
Andrew Burges - Principal, Andrew Burges Architects
Timber finishes for exterior applications
Tim Ford, Intergrain / Cabot’s Premium Woodcare
Timber and wood product cladding - selection and design incl. BCA 2014 changes
Stephen Mitchell, Timber Development Association
Bushfire BAL—29 compliant western red cedar windows
Bronwyn Foord, WADIC
Preservative treatment for external timber
Nick Livanes, Osmose Australia
Close to ground timber decks – new design and construction guidance
Stephen Mitchell, Timber Development Association
DATES & LOCATIONS
Sydney Tuesday 25th February
Tusculum, 3 Manning Street POTTS POINT
Parramatta Wednesday 26th February
Rydges Parramatta, 116 James Ruse Drive ROSEHILL
Canberra Thursday 27th February
MBA ACT, 1 Iron Knob Street FYSHWICK
TIME 1.10 pm for 1.30 to 5.00 pm
CPD Certificates of attendance available for all participants. Formal CPD available for architects.
COST Free for design or building professionals
Information and registration: download the pdf and registration form
Meet the Speakers....
Andrew Burges - Principal, Andrew Burges Architects Andrew established Andrew Burges Architecture in 2001. Over the past ten years the practice has grown to a core team of five staff members working on projects of varying scales across Sydney. Andrew’s practice won the Best Use of Timber for Cladding Award in the 2013 Australian Timber Design Awards for Palm Beach House.
Anthony Privitelli – Intergrain & Cabot’s Premium Woodcare Cabot's manufacture a comprehensive range of timber stains, varnishes, clear finishes, oils, paints and polishes for the protection and beautification of timber. Anthony is an engineer with 11 years experience within the coatings industry.
Bronwyn Foord – WADIC (Windows and Doors Industry Council) WADIC’s role is to assist members in compliance with relevant Australian Standards and codes by the provision of technical and promotional advice.
Nick Livanes – Osmose Australia Nick is a structural engineer specialising in the application of timber in construction. He also sits on several Australian Standards committees for timber construction, grading and termite management.
Stephen Mitchell - Technical & Environment, Timber Development Association & WoodSolutions NSW & ACT Stephen has been with the timber industry for 8 years and undertakes a variety of environmental and technical projects as well as provides technical education for building material specifiers.
Information and registration: download the pdf and registration form