2023 Mass Timber Research &
Design Innovation Symposium
October 12, 2023
Hosted in tandem with Portland’s Sustainable Building Week, TDI’s 2023 Mass Timber Research and Design Innovation Symposium is an opportunity for architecture, wood science, and engineering faculty from University of Oregon (UO) and Oregon State University (OSU) to delve into mass timber research and related public initiatives. In addition to presentations about the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition and related sustainable forestry and affordable housing work, over twenty mass timber research projects will be reviewed in a high-level, short-duration format. The four major sessions of the day will include
- Structural & Seismic
- Fire & Moisture Performance
- Design, Sustainability, Building Performance, & Human Health
- Manufacturing & Supply Chains
Agenda:
Thursday, October 12th
11:30AM – 12:30PM Welcome + Food
12:30PM – 5:00PM Review of Major Initiatives + Research Presentations
5:30PM – 7:00PM Happy Hour + Networking
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to the public. The content is geared towards architects, engineers, construction professionals, manufacturers, code officials, developers, researchers, or other stakeholders interested in mass timber and mass timber research.
3 AIA Credits are available for attendees.
Travel and parking:
The event will be held at the following address:
The Evergreen
618 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 97214
The venue is ADA compatible and wheelchair accessible.
Registration:
Registration is free on a first-come-first-serve basis.
With questions, please contact evan.schmidt@oregonstate.edu.
