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MASS TIMBER SEMINAR PHILADELPHIA - DRIVING INNOVATION IN MODERN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

1st ROTHOBLAAS MASS TIMBER SEMINAR ORGANISED IN THE UNITED STATES – EAST COAST EDITION

THE TIMBER PROFESSIONALS MEETING POINT

22 - 23 JUNE 2023 | Mitchell Auditorium (DREXEL UNIVERSITY), at the Bossone Research Center, 3140 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, first floor.

Join us for the Mass Timber Seminar in Philadelphia, a two-day event bringing industry together professionals for a deep dive into mass timber construction methods. With a comprehensive program of presentations, case studies, and unique networking opportunities for both aspiring professionals and industry experts, the event is targeting the accelerating mass timber construction environment in the United States.

Learn about the latest developments in the mass timber sector, engage in discussions about innovative technologies, and build lasting relationships with other professionals in the field. This seminar is ideal for designers, structural engineers, and timber construction enthusiasts looking to stay up to date on industry trends.

CONTENTS
This 1st East Coast edition contains the most recognized national speakers from the timber sector. The main topics to be covered are hybrid structures, multifamily development, BIM, fire resistance, acoustics, sustainability, and the circular economy. There will be plenty of opportunities to address and discuss the future of timber construction.

NETWORKING
Throughout the day and during the evening dinners you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and network with the other participants and industry experts.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The price includes 4 coffee breaks, 2 lunches and 1 dinner as indicated in the program. Moreover, you will receive a notebook for taking your notes during the seminar.

MODERATORS:
Jeff Spiritos , Spiritos Properties
Jim Muhaw , Rothoblaas
Hannes Blaas , Rothoblaas

SPEAKERS
• Abi Aghayere, Drexel University
• Ermanno Achler Holzpak
• Graham Montgomery, Timberlab
• Becker Raab, KSS Architect
• Denis Blount, Arup (Acoustic)
• Eli Gould, STIX, L3C
• Ethan Martin, DCI Engineers
• Florian Meier, Knippers Helbig
• Jason Cattelino, Rothoblaas
• Jason Bos, Blueprint Robotics
• Jeff Spiritos, Spiritos Properties
• Joseph Sayre, Red Falls Timber
• Mackenzie Hill, Arup (Fire)
• Rens Hayes IV, H&O Structural Engineering
• Stephen Moriak, Dwell Design
• Thomas Robinson, Lever Architecture
• Ryan MacNichol – Gilbane

Philadelphia
07:30 08:30

Doors Open: Registration & Coffee

08:30 09:00

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Hannes Blaas & Jim Muhaw - Rothoblaas
09:00 09:45

Market Analysis and Changing Code Environment for Mass Timber

Momo Sun - Woodworks
09:45 10:30

Next Generation Products for Mass Timber Construction

Jason Cattelino, Rothoblaas
10:30 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 11:45

Overview of Different Mass Timber Products and Their Applications

Abi Aghayere - Drexel Uni
11:45 12:30

The mass timber sweet spot in multifamily development

Rens Hayes IV - Hayesoneill
12:30 13:30

Lunch

13:30 14:15

A developers perspective on mass timber building opportunities

Jeff Spiritos - Spiritos Properties
14:15 15:00

Acoustics applied to timber structures

Denis Blount - Arup
15:00 15:30

Coffee break

15:30 16:10

Designing for Embodied Carbon Benefits Across All Life Cycle Stages

Eli Gould - STIX - Offside Wood
16:10 16:50

Mass Timber Construction in Remote Areas and Logistical Challenges

Joseph Sayre - Red Falls Timber
16:50 17:30

Pushing the envelope in mass timber design – an international perspective

Florian Meier - Knippers Helbig
17:30 17:45

Closing remarks

Jeff Spiritos & Hannes Blaas - Spiritos Properties - Rothoblaas
19:00

NETWORKING DINNER ON THE MOSHULU

MOSHULU, 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. We’re excited to announce that we’ll be having dinner on the Moshulu, a historic four-masted steel ship that's currently a floating restaurant docked in Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Built in 1904, Moshulu is the largest remaining original windjammer and had a rich history https://www.moshulu.com/history.html. It crossed the world’s oceans for 70 years though two world wars and is now retired on the Delaware river. We’ll have dinner in the dining hall and enjoy a drink on the deck overlooking the Philadelphia Waterfront. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the mass timber industry, network with other professionals, and enjoy an unforgettable evening on the Moshulu.
Philadelphia
07:30 08:30

Doors Open: Registration, Welcome and Opening Remarks

08:30 09:10

Fire Performance in Mass Timber Buildings

Mackenzie Hill - Arup
09:10 09:50

Architectural Challenges in large Commercial Office Construction

Stephen Moriak - Dwell Design
09:50 10:30

Large Span Timber Structures and International Logistics of Construction Sites

Ermanno Acler - Holzpak
10:30 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 11:45

Timber and BIM: Optimizing Design and Fabrication

Jason Bos - Blueprint
11:45 12:30

Delivering the World’s Tallest Mass Timber Building

Graham Montgomery - Timberlab
12:30 13:30

Lunch

13:30 14:15

How timber industry on the East Cost changed in the last decade

Thomas Robinson - Lever architects
14:15 15:00

Constructed U.S. tall mass timber: from 21-story 1510 Webster to 8-story Heartwood and Timberview

Ethan Martin - DCI
15:00 15:30

Coffee break

15:30 16:15

Presentation University of Pennsylvania

Becker Raab - KSS Architechts | Ryan MacNichol - Gilbane
16:15 17:15

Visit at University of Pennsylvania-Amy Gutmann Hall- Engineering Building

Ryan MacNichol - Gilbane
17:15 17:45

Closing speech

Hannes Blaas - Rothoblaas