Description
With increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment, mass timber is stepping into the spotlight—and it's changing the way we design, build, and think about structures.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll gain:
- ✅ Real-World Insights – Learn from standout South Australian projects and global case studies that highlight how mass timber (like CLT and glulam) is transforming mid-to-high rise buildings.
- ✅ Design & Engineering Know-How – Get practical guidance on how to effectively work with timber's unique properties and maximise its performance across different building types.
- ✅ Future-Focused Knowledge – Stay ahead of the curve by understanding how timber contributes to carbon-neutral goals, and what this means for your work and your clients.
- ✅ Professional Development – Walk away with deeper technical understanding and confidence to specify or design with mass timber in your next project.
Whether you’re just starting to explore timber or already working with it, this workshop will sharpen your skills, expand your network, and inspire your next move in sustainable building.
Speakers
Lech Muszynski
Lech Muszynski is a Professor in Wood-Based Composites at Oregon State University. His is a global expert on the development of mass timber in mid- to high rise buildings. His research interests include the use of lower grade softwoods and fire performance of CLT
Karl Heinz Weiss
Karl-Heinz is a leader in architecture and construction, serving as a consultant for WoodSolutions and Director and Key Consultant at his own practice, Weiss Insights. He is a Professor of Practice at Monash University, and Research Associate at Melbourne University. Renowned for his pioneering work with engineered timber in the UK and Australia, he has driven innovation in the construction lifecycle from design to execution. At Lendlease, he led the groundbreaking DesignMake factory initiative and contributed to landmark projects like Forte Melbourne. Committed to advancing DfMA and Modern Methods of Construction, Karl-Heinz actively supports research and education, enhancing industry capabilities and promoting sustainable, efficient building practices.
Ian Morrell
Ian Morrell is an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN. He holds a PhD from Oregon State University where he specialised in timber connectors. His interests include mass timber connectors and construction designs for reuse as part of the circular economy
Jeff Morrell
Jeff Morrell is currently Director of the Forestry Centre of Excellence at the University of South Australia. He specialises in timber durability and holds a PhD from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Prior to arriving in Australia, he directed the wood protection program at Oregon State University. He is keenly interested in ensuring proper care in constructing with mass timber
Key Details
30 June 2025 - Starts at 8:30am and concludes at 3.30pm at Pridham Hall, UniSA City West campus, 215 Hindley Street Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost is $79