Athabasca University RAIC Centre for Architecture Global Studio Lecture Series

Mass Timber Lecture  

• Veronica Madonna Architect/Assistant Professor, RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University (CANADA)
• Trevor Butler Engineer/Assistant Professor, RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University (CANADA)

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:00-10:30 Mountain Time (Canada) UTC -6

Venue: Online Video Conference

Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcldO2ppjIjG9ZIwYfBfzJQq4A_l__xsZUV

Credits:

Participants who attend the full 90-minute session will be granted a Certificate of Completion to apply for professional development credits recognized by the following institutes.

• Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) | 1.5 Structured Learning Hour
• Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) | 1.5 Structured Learning Hour
• Cape Institute for Architecture (CIfA) | 0.25 Category 1 CPD Credits
• Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIFA) | 0.25 Category 1 CPD Credits
• KwaZulu Natal Institute for Architecture (SAIA-KZN) | 0.25 Category 1 CPD Credits

Details:
Assistant Professors Trevor Butler and Veronica Madonna will be presenting their shared experience in mass timber design in the next Global Studio Lecture Series on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 9am MT. Mass Timber is quickly emerging around the world as a main building material because of its inherent low carbon characteristics and ability to have a positive impact on the environment. The lecture will provide an architectural and sustainable design perspective on using mass timber as a main building material and the advancements in Canada and around the world. Trevor and Veronica will explore the opportunities and challenges that are faced in designing with mass timber today and their thoughts on the future of the building industry. 

Hosted by RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University

For inquiries, contact Prof. Henry Tsang: htsang@athabascau.ca