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Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November 2019

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Page 1: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

Our Timber Future

Using timber to optimise construction

Toby HodsdonAssociate, ArupAdjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University

25th November 2019

Page 2: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 3: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 4: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

Court House by Peter Winkler ArchitectsWinner of the 2017 timber design awards - Recycled Timber.

Page 5: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

Northshore Pavilion by Anna O’GormanWinner of the National Award for Small Project Architecture in 2018.

Page 6: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

International House by TzannesWinner of the AIA National Award for Commercial Architecture 2018 (and many others).

Page 7: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

The Springfield Anglican College Rosewood Resource Centre by Fulton Trotter Architects.

President Avenue Apartments by Candalepas Associates.

Optus Stadium by Hassell Cox HKS. (Engineering by Arup)

Page 8: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

What do timber buildings look like?

Architecture is inextricably linked to materiality

Develop schemes with knowledge of the material

Detail with fabrication and construction in mind

Ask,

what can we do with timber, that we can’t with other materials?

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[what are the opportunities of timber?]

Page 10: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 11: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 12: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 13: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 14: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
Page 15: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

[why timber?]

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[renewable, recyclable, natural]

[health and wellbeing]

[low energy production]

[carbon positive]

[construction benefits]

[lightweight]

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[building better]

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[building better]time savings

improved quality

cost benefits

safety

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timber engineering is a Trojan Horse

Page 21: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

• prefabrication and offsite manufacture• early contractor involvement and non-standard

methods of procurement• use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) • detailed logistics and construction planning• designing for manufacture (dfm)

A new approach

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It’s about design for manufacture….

Acoustic build up

Fire rated penetrations

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It’s about design for assembly….

Page 24: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November

Design for ErectionDesign for Manufacture

Designing a process…

Traditional procurement

Design Tender

Manufacture / Supply Construction

CLT (ECI)

Initial Design Tender Detailed Design (by Contractor)

Manufacture / Supply Construction

…and design for speed.

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18 stories of structure and façade at Brock Commons were erected by 9 men in 9.5 weeks

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[projects]

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Our Lady of Assumption School, North Strathfield, NSWMacquarie University Incubator building, Sydney, NSWNetball Central, Sydney, NSW

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Sky Central, London, UK

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Life Cycle Tower LCT, Dornbin, AustriaMacquarie University Clinical Education Building, Sydney, NSWRMIT Cafe Pavillion, Melbourne, VictoriaHAUT Amstelkwartier blok 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Metropol Parasol, Seville, Spain

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Mon Repos Turtle Sanctuary, Bundaberg, Qld

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Page 34: Our Timber Future - WoodSolutions...Our Timber Future Using timber to optimise construction Toby Hodsdon Associate, Arup Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University 25 th November
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Designing and building in timber

Challenges include:

• Technical – fire, acoustics, robustness, connections etc.

• Procurement – availability of contractors and experience

• Pricing – material costs ok, but assessing savings in prelim etc.

• Education – familiarity across the industry

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Designing and building in timber

Conclusions:

• Engineered timber is useful for many applications

• It is not just about timber – be clear on how material furthers project aims

• It is not just about large commercial projects – innovate at small scale

• There are great opportunities – focus on manufacturing and assembly to

maximise benefits

• Wood Solutions and suppliers are an excellent resource – collaborate well

• Timber is nothing new – it deserves to be a tool in your toolbox.

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Toby HodsdonAssociate, ArupAdjunct Associate Professor, Griffith University

[email protected] 470142

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