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26th International Wood Construction Conference (IHF)

November 30 – December 2 2022, Congress Centrum Innsbruck

Practical experience – Practical application

The International Wood Construction Conference (IHF 2022) provides architects, engineers and builders with an opportunity to report on experiences, processes and goals related to wood structures and construction. At the same time, the conference provides an opportunity for architects, building officials, builders, craftspeople, practitioners and educators to learn about the latest developments and to exchange experiences.

Wednesday, November 30 2022

OPENING EVENT

Building for the real estate and housing industries

Moderation: Sandra Burlet, Lignum – Holzwirtschaft Schweiz, Zürich (CH)

Large-volume, multi-storey building with wood for the real estate and housing industries is spreading rapidly. As a result, wood construction is increasingly competing with mineral construction for investment properties. To succeed in this market, it must assert itself in a direct comparison of economic indicators. Transparency increases the pressure to further simplify, digitize, standardize and industrialize wood construction in order to reduce costs. Industry 4.0 processes and procedures are in demand to maintain and expand the technical advantage of wood construction over the competition. The advantages in terms of better construction quality and shorter construction time are gaining weight. The ecological features, however, remain the ace for wood in the sustainability discourse and thus continue to have a strong impact on investors.

08.15

Reception of attendees

Coffee sponsored by Dynea

08.55

Welcome

Sandra Burlet, Lignum – Holzwirtschaft Schweiz, Zürich (CH)

09.00 - 12.45

Timber housing study: Large-volume housing in timber construction - costs, comparisons and consequences

Prof. Ludger Dederich, Hochschule für Forstwirtschaft Rottenburg (HFR), Rottenburg a.N. (DE)

The changes, ideas and requirements of the housing industry on wood construction – funding and regulatory framework in North-Rhine-Westphalia

Alexander Rychter, Verband der Wohnungs- und Immobilienwirtschaft Rheinland Westfalen, Düsseldorf (DE)

Potential for wood construction from the perspective of a developer

Martin Löcker, UBM Development, Vienna (AT)

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by GROPPYUS

Campus Rosenheim: designed with «OPEN BIM»

How to coordinate BIM

Julian Schachner, ode office for digital engineering, Vienna (AT)

Project presentation

Laura Heidelauf, ACMS Architekten, Wuppertal (DE)

BIM Modell - implementation in building HVAC services

Andreas Lackenbauer, Ingenieurbüro Andreas Lackenbauer, Traunstein (DE)

BIM and wood construction – from the builder’s point of view

Bernhard Gineiger, Huber & Sohn, Eiselfing (DE)

Diskussionsrunde

12.45

Mittagspause

Mittagskaffe offeriert von Dynea

Pre-conference seminar I: Architecture Forum

Organized by the Technical University Munich in collaboration with «aut. architektur und tirol», Innsbruck (AT)

Seriell versus individuell

Moderation: Prof. Hermann Kaufmann, HK Architekten, Schwarzach (AT)

Modern wood construction has come into the focus of the construction industry, because future building processes are developing, supported by prefabrication and digitization. This prologue examines the question on whether this pave the way to serial construction and does architecture come under the wheels or whether this development offers the chance for something new and better.

13.15

Reception of attendees

13.50

Welcome

Prof. Hermann Kaufmann, HK Architekten, Schwarzach (AT)

14.00 - 18.30

Casa di ringhiera

Yves Schihin, Oxid Architecture, Zurich (CH)

What wood promises

Prof. Matthias Sauerbruch, Sauerbruch Hutton, Berlin (DE)

Discussion

Coffee break in the exhibition area

Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products

Wood construction digitalized

Prof. Dr. Achim Menges, ICD – Institut für Computerbasiertes Entwerfen und Baufertigung, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

Between tradition and high-tech

Søren Linhart, Seiler Linhart Architekten, Luzern (CH)

On the way to serial production

Dietger Wissounig, Dietger Wissounig Architekten, Graz (AT)

Discussion

18.30 onwards

Aperitif in the exhibition hall

For pre-conference seminar participants and attendees of the official IHF dinner. Aperitif sponsored by Lignopan Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen & Norbord

19.15 onwards

Dinner - Delicious from the alpine countries

Exchange of ideas at the official dinner in the Congress Center

Pre-conference seminar II: Prefabricated housing forum

Organized by the European Society for Prefabricated Housing, Bad Honnef (DE)

Market changes in the wood construction value chain. How will wood (house) construction change?

Moderation: Georg Lange, Bundesverband Deutscher Fertigbau (BDF), Bad Honnef (DE) und Christian Murhammer, Österreichischer Fertighausverband (ÖFV), Vienna (AT)

For years, wood-based construction methods have been gaining market share and are thus asserting themselves against the obstacles. New players are appearing, especially those who were previously known for concrete and masonry construction. Beyond that, wood construction is receiving political support and so does serial production as it combines the core goals of modern politics: digitization, sustainability and rapid processing – all necessary ingredients for a climate-neutral future. The wood construction is ready for the tasks ahead and the necessary transformations.

13.15

Reception of attendees

13.50

Welcome

Markus Baukmeier, Europäischer Fertigbauverband, Bad Honnef (DE)

14.00 - 18.30

Cooperate or die – A warning to the construction and supply industry

Jochen M. Wilms, W Ventures, Dortmund (DE)

Building culture with system – sustainable building with elements and modules

Roland Sitzberger, Porsche Consulting, Bietigheim-Bissingen (DE)

New chain of timber construction - from the romantic tradition to the future-oriented industry

Kathrin Merz, Modulart / Bauart Architekten und Planer, Bern (CH)

Discussion

Coffee break in the exhibition area

Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products

Optimized and flexible manufacturing systems of the future

Jörg Groß, Weinmann Holzbausystemtechnik, St. Johann (DE)

Sustainable living for everyone - why the construction industry needs a technology boost

Bernd Oswald, GROPYUS, Vienna (AT)

BoKlok – the innovative and sustainable timber construction concept from Skanska & Ikea for Sweden, Norway, Finland and the United Kingdom

Jerker Lessing, BoKlok Housing AB, Malmö (SWE)

Diversity with a system – possible uses of timber panel construction in multi-storey commercial buildings

Stefan Anderl, ELK Bau, Vienna (AT)

Discussion

18.30 onwards

Aperitif in the exhibition hall

For pre-conference seminar participants and attendees of the official IHF dinner. Aperitif sponsored by Lignopan Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen & Norbord

19.15 onwards

Dinner - Delicious from the alpine countries

Exchange of ideas at the official dinner in the Congress Center

Pre-conference seminar III: Wooden house construction forum

Organized by Timber Construction Europe, Berlin (DE)

Building in existing urban infrastructure: Old and new potential for wood construction

Moderation: Siegfried Fritz, Vizepräsident Timber Construction Europe, Berlin (DE)

As part of the European Green Deal, the European Union (EU) is planning a renovation strategy to make buildings more energy-efficient across the EU. Dealing with existing urban infrastructure thus becomes a central sustainable strategy for municipalities and cities. The focus is not only on the en-ergetic upgrading of the buildings, but also on their revitalization, expansion or conversion. The po-tential is huge and wood construction plays a key role. As a climate-protecting and resource-saving method, wood construction allows to revitalize existing buildings, expand them, create completely new ones or put them to a new use.

13.15

Reception of attendees

13.50

Welcome

Peter Aicher, Präsident Timber Construction Europe, Berlin (DE)

14.00 - 18.30

Between monument protection and urban densification – potentials for timber construction

Christof Schremmer, Austrian Institute for Regional Studies and Spatial Planning, Vienna (AT)

New usage concepts in existing buildings – new opportunities for wood construction

Maximilian Luger, Architekten Luger & Maul, Wels (AT)

Wood and stone, an urban renaissance

Richard M. Stoll, stollarchitekten, Heitersheim (DE)

Coffee break in the exhibition area

Coffee sponsored by Stora Enso Wood Products

Moving together – from a single-family to a multi-generation home

Oliver Hilt, architekturagentur, Stuttgart (DE)

Fire protection in existing buildings – challenges in planning and execution

Markus Zimmermann, IHT Ingenieurbüro für Holz + Technik, Schaffhausen (CH)

Sound insulation in existing buildings – options for renovation

Markus Zehnder, Zehnder Holz und Bau, Winterthur (CH)

Discussion

18.30 onwards

Aperitif in the exhibition hall

For pre-conference seminar participants and attendees of the official IHF dinner. Aperitif sponsored by Lignopan Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen & Norbord

19.15 onwards

Dinner - Delicious from the alpine countries

Exchange of ideas at the official dinner in the Congress Center

Pre-conference seminar IV: Connection technology

Organized by Aalto Universität Helsinki, Helsinki (FI)

Current trends in connection technology

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink, Aalto University, Helsinki (FI)

In the last decades, timber engineering has developed rapidly. Wide-span arenas and bridges as well as multi-storey residential and office buildings made of wood are now common. High-quality and reliable connections are the basic requirement for these structures. New and more demanding areas of application for wood as a building material require continuous further development in the area of connection technology and the incorporation of new findings into standardization.

13.15

Reception of attendees

13.50

Welcome

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink, Aalto University, Helsinki (FI)

14.00 - 18.30

Overview of the new chapter on connection technology in Eurocode 5

Dr. Ulrich Hübner, Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs, Vienna (AT)

Eurocode 5 – Glued-in Rods

Prof. Dr. Robert Jockwer, Chalmers University, Göteborg (SE)

Eurocode 5 – Dowel-type fasteners

Frank Brühl, Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern, Nürnberg (DE)

Kaffeepause in der Fachausstellung

Pausenkaffee offeriert von Stora Enso Wood Products

Screw-connected ribbed CLT-Glulam plates – reserach and practice

David Glasner, Institut für Holzbau und Holztechnologie, Technische Universität Graz, Graz (AT)

Office building in Vancouver – CLT with spring-loaded friction connections

Tobias Fast, Fast + Epp, Vancouver (CA)

Terminus – Office building in the highest earthquake zone with an innovative bracing system

Bernhard Gafner, ASPECT Structural Engineers, Toronto (CA)

Discussion

18.30 onwards

Aperitif in the exhibition hall

For pre-conference seminar participants and attendees of the official IHF dinner. Aperitif sponsored by Lignopan Holzwerk Pfarrkirchen & Norbord

19.15 onwards

Dinner - Delicious from the alpine countries

Exchange of ideas at the official dinner in the Congress Center

Thursday, December 1 2022

Wood Environment

Like other industries, the wood industry depends on the political and economic framework in which it operates. Therefore, it is important to consider the relevant na-tional and international political trends and economic developments in the context of an international conference.

Define the future - rethink the past

Moderation: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Köster, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

The corona pandemic is leading to permanent behavioral changes in parts of society. The limitations and restrictions have thrown many people back on themselves, requiring to making new experiences, adapt and think about values. Consumption and communication behavior are changing. The time of “excessive need” with “too much of everything” will probably have a permanent setback.

07.45

Reception of attendees

Coffee sponsored by Dynea

08.30

Welcome by the Organzier

Prof. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Köster, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

08.40 - 09.50

Charter Wood 2.0 – the political way to use wood in construction

Dr. Denny Ohnesorge, Hauptverband der Deutschen Holzindustrie und Kunststoffe verarbeitenden Industrie und verwandter Industrie- und Wirtschaftszweige, Bad Honnef (DE)

Change Of Times – Times Of Change: Our future in a time of crisis

Matthias Horx, Zukunftsinstitut, Vienna (AT)

Diskussionsrunde

Kaffeepause in der Fachausstellung

Pausenkaffee offeriert von GROPYUS

Timber structures

High performance timber structures occupy a special place in the construction industry and the general public. They inspire confidence in the performance of wood as a building material and document the wide range of its use.

Selected projects

Moderation: Prof. Uwe Germerott, Berner Fachhochschule, Biel/Bienne (CH)

The versatility of wood as a building material is reflected in the international architecture. New connec-tion techniques and material combinations create the templates for new applications. With a selection of implemented projects of international importance, an overview is given of the possible uses of wood and wood-based materials in combination with other materials in modern building construction.

10.20 - 12.30

A tulip as a lucky charm – free-form structure at the Casino Venlo

Jephtha Schaffner, Blumer-Lehmann, Gossau (CH)

Theatre Gasteig – Solid wood for art and cultural buildings

Anders Übelhack, ZÜBLIN Timber, Aichach (DE)

Grand Palais Ephémère in Paris

Paul Adolf, Mathis, Muttersholtz (FR)

The Cradle

Markus Steppler, Derix Group, Niederkürchten (DE)
Franz Tschümperlin, SJB Kempter Fitze, Eschenbach (CH)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by isofloc

Temporary buildings for art and culture

Moderation: Ass. Prof. Dr. Tobias Schauerte, Linnaeus University, Växjö (SE)

The advantages of the temporary wood construction are their low cost, quick assembly and high flexibility, which allows for the building to easily disappear again if necessary. As a controlled intermediate use, temporary buildings can also take on an important function in urban development. They can help explore new uses without making large investments. The current major projects are interim solutions with the highest demands in terms of design, construction and room acoustics.

14.00 - 15.40

Rewe Green Farming – a supermarket of the future

Boris Peter, knippershelbig, Stuttgart (DE)
Klaus Wiens, REWE Group, Köln (DE)

World of Volvo – pushing the boundaries

Martin Stenberg, Henning Larsen Architects, Kopenhagen (DK)
Johannes Rebhahn, WIEHAG, Altheim (AT)

Superhub Meerstadt – more than just a supermarket

Erik Roerdink, De Zwarte Hond, Groningen (NL)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by Gutex

Wood high-rises

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Thomas Tannert, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George (CA)

Multi-storey and large-volume wood construction has gained recognition and acceptance worldwide due to the social and ecological framework conditions. Wood high rises that are currently being planned and implemented are presented.

16.10 - 17.50

Roots – Germany's tallest wooden skyscraper

Oliver Fried, Rubner Holzbau, Augsburg (DE)

HAUT - 74 m above sea level in Amsterdam - the tallest wooden residential building in the Netherlands

Frank Steffens, Brüninghoff, Heiden (DE)

Cultural center and hotel complex Skellefteä

Florian Kosche, DIFK, Oslo (NO)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik

Wood construction development

The International Wood Construction Forum is a meeting place for innovative companies, product developers and researchers in the timber industry. With the block "Wood construction development", the IHF offers an international platform to present the latest developments, solutions and research results, to exchange ideas with companies and to initiate new research projects.

Developments in adhesive bonding technology

Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

The block «adhesive bonding» gives an insight into the basic requirements for modern wood adhesive bonding and shows the close link between gluing technology and the introduction of innovative wood products. New developments in timber construction based on adhesive technology will be presented.

10.20 - 12.30

Wood-concrete composite using wet bonding process - first pilot projects

Prof. Dr. Volker Schmid, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin (DE)

Wood-concrete composite with dry-glued prefabricated parts - consistent dry construction

Prof. Dr. Werner Seim, Universität Kassel, Kassel (DE)

Bonded connections for long-span ceiling and roof structures

Dr. Jan Wenker, Brüninghoff Group, Heiden (DE)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by isofloc

Fire performance

Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

This block «fire performance» deals with Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures - Part 1-2: General - Structural fire design, specifically with the fire resistance of supporting structures made of wood or woodbased materials and the structural adhesives.

14.00 - 15.40

The new European standard Eurocode 5 - Part 1-2: what is new and better

Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich (CH)

High temperature behavior of structural wood adhesives. Experiments - Classification - Consequences

Dr. Simon Aicher, MPA Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

Glued wooden components in case of fire - BSH, BSP, I-beams

Prof. Dr. Alar Just, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn (EE)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by Gutex

Revitalization

Moderation: Dr. Simon Aicher, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

Every historical wooden and every special structure is unique, and its long-term preservation often requires specific, highly complex repairs and later use that is compatible with the building. A coherent monitoring and maintenance strategy is fundamental to protect historic wooden structures and maintain their cultural significance.

16.10 - 17.50

The Dortmund sun sail – renovation of the world's largest wooden hypar shell

Wilhelm Risse, Holzbau Risse, Meschede (DE)
Jürgen Hezel, Materialprüfungsanstalt Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

Restoration of the destroyed roof structure of cathedral Notre-Dame

Jonathan Truillet, L’Établissement Public Notre-Dame Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris (FR)

Dunstan Staiths Gateshead – repair of one of Europe’s largest wood structure

Charles Blackett-Ord, Blackett-Ord Conservation Architecture and Engineering, Liverpool (GB)

Discussion

12.30

Lunch break in Congress Innsbruck

Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik

MASTER COLLOQUIUM AT THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD-CONSTRUCTION-CONFERENCE

The Master of Science in Wood Technology from Bern University of Applied Sciences and Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences has initiated an international call for papers for master students to present their thesis with a topic related to the wood construction industry. Out of many very qualified submissions the following students were chosen to present their highly relevant findings at the second Master Colloquium in Innsbruck.

Block I: Wood construction of the future - rule-based, digital and automated process chain in timber construction

Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

10.20

Welcome and introduction

Christa Gertiser, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (CH)

10.30 - 12.10

Lateral Load Transfer in Multi-story Timber Modular Buildings

Lukas Kotrbaty, Aalto University, Helsinki (FI)

Experimental determination of the rotational stiffness and moment capacity of connections in CLT buildings

Jenny Abrahamson, Linnaeus University, Växjö (SE)
Filip la Fleur, Linnaeus University, Växjö (SE)

Investigation of the Impact of Micro Structuring on Bonding Behaviour of Beechwood

Destin B. Moanda, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (CH)

Investigation of flexural Properties of Glue Laminated Timber Composed of Oil Palm Wood

Martin Hackel, Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Lemgo (DE)

Real-time digital collaboration interphases for timber structure analysis and calculation

Matias Penrroz, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (CH)

12.30

Mittagspause im Congress Innsbruck

Mittagskaffee offeriert von isofloc

Block II: The Digital World of Timber

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Christophe Sigrist, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne (CH)

14.00 - 15.00

Analysis and evaluation of mass data for production planning and system configuration

Niki Karatza, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

B – CTC, Bent Computational Tooth Construction

Miro Bannwart, University Stuttgart, Stuttgart (DE)

Degrees of Parameterization – Rewiring the Design-to-Construction pro-cess for Prefab Modular Products

Alejandro Arrunada, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

World Café as part of the Master's Colloquium

Opportunity for networking and exchange between manufacturing companies, architects, planners and universities. Opportunities, challenges and relevant research questions for four subject areas are discussed in small groups. The thematic tables are moderated by experts from the universities involved in the Forum Holzbau, accompanied by the Bavarian Research Alliance. The World Café offers a starting point for topic-specific working groups and joint research projects

Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)
Marcus Kratschke und Sebastian Kägler, Fachbereich Umwelt, Energie & Bioökonomie, Bayerische Forschungsallianz, Munich (DE)

15.00

Welcome and goal setting for World Café

Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

15.05 - 15.40

Overview of strategic developments and funding programs

Marcus Kratschke und Sebastian Kägler, Bayerische Forschungsallianz, Munich (DE)

World Café – Discussion in small groups at (4) theme tables:

• Automation and digitization in production

Moderation: Prof. Andreas Heinzmann, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

• BIM and digitization in the planning and construction process

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Daniel Küppersbusch, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

• Building Simple

Moderation: Anne Niemann, University of Augsburg

• Circular building

Moderator: Prof. Hanspeter Bürgi, Bern University of Applied Sciences

15.40

Coffee break in the exhibition area

Coffee sponsored by Gutex

16.10 - 17.50

World Café – Discussion in small groups at (4) theme tables

(continued)

Presentation of the group work

Group moderators

Discussion and next steps

Prof. Andreas Heinzmann & Bayerische Forschungsallianz

17.50

Coffee break in the exhibition area

Coffee sponsored by tectofix-Bauer Technik

Messages | Guest talks | Honors

Moderation: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heinrich Köster, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

18.20

Messages

Norbert Totschnig, Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Regions and Water Management, Vienna (AT)

18.35

The world in upheaval: euro crises, inflation, war and energy crisis

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans-Werner Sinn (Präsident des ifo Institutes i. R.), Munich (DE)

19.25

Tribute to individuals with exemplary service to the wood construction industry:

Xaver Haas, Unternehmer (DE)

The entrepreneur, born in 1948 and living Falkenberg, is one of the bestknown personalities in the wood industry. Xaver Haas was the youngest carpenter to acquire the craft master's title in 1969. His company of wood construction and wood products established European standards. He has contributed and continues to contribute to numerous committees and organizations in a leading position for the timber industry, such as Chair of the timber industry council. His achievements have received numerous awards, such as the Federal Cross of Merit, the Bavarian Order of Merit and the carpentry trade golden badge of honor.

Prof. Jürgen Krug, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (DE)

Born in 1941, the scientist studied architecture at the RWTH University in Aachen. After working in well-known architectural offices, e.g. Behnisch & Partner and the construction planning for the 1972 Olympic summer games in Munich 1972, he founded the architecture office, KRUG GOSSMANN Architects. From 1980 to 2006 he was a professor in Rosenheim what is now the Technical University, where he still teaches the master’s course in wood construction. In his career, he has realized well-known wood construction projects such as the Law Faculty building in Augsburg. He is still active today and is currently planning a tall wood building for mixed use in Mietraching / Bad Aibling.

20.00 onwards

Gala dinner

Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte

Friday, December 2 2022

Wood Structures

Wood structures are unique and different from other structures from an environmental point of view. As a natural and renewable resource, wood has qualities that are vital to our survival. If wood as a building material did not exist, we would have to invent it. Accordingly, all stakeholders in the construction industry are called upon to ensure that wood plays a greater role as a construction material than in the recent past.

Block A

Exposed engineering structures

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Philipp Dietsch, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe (DE)

Modern manufacturing techniques not only allow simple, straight constructions but also arcs or free forms. These advances result in applications for exposed engineering structures such as visible roofs, towers or bridges. If the knowledge of constructive wood protection is appropriately taken into account when planning, structures are created in interaction with other building materials that are particularly attractive not only to timber engineers.

08.30 - 12.20

Exposed shell roof of the Oberhof luge track – challenging free-form surface

Kilian Busch, Züblin Timber, Aichach (DE)

Goethe tower Frankfurt

Tobias Döbele, Holzbau Amann, Weilheim-Bannholz (DE)
Markus Rommel, Ingenieurbüro Wirth Haker, Freiburg (DE)

Exposed towers: experiences and developments in the implementation of the Hardwald Tower

Fritz Maeder, Holzing Maeder, Evilard (CH)

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Saint-Gobain

Block-glued cyclist bridges in new dimensions

Günter Guglberger, Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung, Innsbruck (AT)
Thomas Sigl, Ingenieurkonsulent für Bauingenieurwesen, Innsbruck (AT)

Balanced lightness – curved pylon block girder bridge

Frank Miebach, Ingenieurbüro Miebach, Lohmar (DE)

Wildlife bridge under extreme loads

Lukas Rüegsegger, Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz, Bern (CH)

Discussion

12.20

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Türmerleim

Block B

Stadiums and sport arenas

Moderation: Prof. Michael Flach, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck (AT)

Even if in uncertain times for major sporting events during the Corona oandemic, large stadiums and sport arenas will play an important role for environmentally friendly buildings. Sport not only creates emotions, it also promotes awareness for a healthy and liveable future. Using international examples, this block shows the global trend and how these extreme structures can be realized.

08.30 - 12.20

Arena Waldau

Benjamin Eisele, müllerblaustein HolzBauWerke, Blaustein (DE)

Activity Centre St. George’s College Weybridge

Johannes Lederbauer, Wiehag, Altheim (AT)

Icerink Davos

Thomas Strahm, neue Holzbau, Lungern (CH)

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Saint-Gobain

Olympic Aquatics Center Paris

Anna Kulzer, Schlaich Bergermann Partner, Stuttgart (DE)

The ICCU Basketball Arena at the University of Idaho

Erik Warkentin, StructureCraft, Vancouver (CA)

Pancho Arena, Felcsút – Hungary

László Pongor, Pond, Budapest (HU)

Discussion

12.20

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Türmerleim

Block C

Future concepts for multi-storey wood construction

Moderation: Prof. Andreas Müller, Berner Fachhochschule, Biel/Bienne (CH)

Multi-storey timber construction has been established worldwide with a large number of tall buildings with wood load-resisting systems in recent years. Since the early days of multi-storey building with wood, individual pilot projects have now become consistently optimized construction systems. In addition to the required cost-effectiveness, special attention is also paid to a high level of safety, durability and robustness. In addition to the planning security, many investors appreciate the aspects of sustainability and the professional planning and implementation processes, which reduce the risks compared to conventional construction methods, leading to excellent returns on the building.

08.30 - 12.20

Wooden high-rise building in Zurich-Regensdorf - structural design, study of variants, robustness

Ivan Brühwiler, B3 Kolb, Romanshorn (CH)

Building Concepts – a guideline for serial construction using the example of Stora Enso's new headquarters in Helsinki

Bernd Troppmann, Stora Enso Wood Products, Ybbs (AT)

Building with room modules in multi-storey timber construction - the 7-storey timber construction for the German Bundestag in Berlin

Konrad Merz, merz kley partner, Dornbirn (AT)

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Saint-Gobain

Building strategies in wood – A showcase of projects for public, commercial and private clients

Sander Apperlo, Powerhouse Company, Munich (DE)

Under a wooden roof – Växjö train station and administration building

Carl Larsson, Skanska und Linnaeus University, Växjö (SE)

Working in nature in the center of Uppsala – 7-storey wood-glass-construction

Anders Tväråna, White Arkitekter Uppsala, Uppsala (SE)

Discussion

12.20

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Türmerleim

Block D

Adventure wood research - a discussion forum by TUM.wood

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Stefan Winter, Technische Universität München, Munich (DE)

The block Adventure Research provides insights into the colorful world of wood research and beyond introducing the latest developments and contrarian positions.

08.30

Living wood – growing furniture? Presentations followed by a discussion forum

Prof. Dr. Jörg Müller, Universität Würzburg
Prof. Dr. Tobias Stern, Universität Graz

As a result of climate change, certain competing uses for forest and wood are becoming more evident. Which raw materials can be replaced by wood? Under what conditions does this make sense? What framework conditions have to be created? At the same time, climate change is creating opportunities in our commercial forests that promote highly endangered species. It is all the more important to carefully consider the alternatives.

10.00

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Saint-Gobain

10.30

More diversity in the forest and more timber construction – does it fit together? Presentations followed by a discussion forum

Prof. Dr. Rupert Seidl, Technical University Munich, Munich (DE)
Prof. Dr. Alfred Teischinger i.R, BOKU, Vienna (AT)

The climate is changing rapidly and societal demands on nature are also changing. As a consequence, the forest of the future will also change - it will become more colorful and diverse and contain a new spectrum of tree species. What does this mean for wood construction? Does more diversity in the forest mean less wood construction or is it an opportunity for more diversity in construction? How can the forest and wood supply be brought into balance for the future construction? Experts will discuss the expected changes in the forest and the resulting technological challenges.

12.20

Coffee break

Coffee sponsored by Türmerleim

EPILOGUE

What now? Will the building cards be shuffled again after Corona?

Moderation: Prof. Wolfgang Winter, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna (AT)

Society and politics in Europe are confronted with epochal changes, not only in the climate. In all scenarios, an increased use of renewable raw materials is required. Enormous development potentials are attested to timber construction, which so far have been underused. How can these be activated in the shortest possible time?
A bottleneck for a quantum leap in the use of wood, especially in large-volume urban construction, is the planning sector, with architects and engineers. The backlog of knowledge and experience among active personnel must be overcome and the number of job and university entrants must be increased significantly. Timber construction must not isolate itself, but must consider the connection and coor-dination with other materials and construction methods. Not only does planning knowledge have to be updated and simplified, but also the general rules and regulations, especially for hybrid mixed construction methods.
Based on the political framework of the European Green Deal and the European Bauhaus, the epilogue wants to discuss the situation of architecture and engineering offices, nationally and internationally, and wants to show promising approaches in education and training.

12.50 - 14.40

The European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus: opportunities for timber construction

Silvia Melegari, CEI-Bois & EOS, Brüssel (BE)

Timber engineering in planning practice and in building regulations. Approaches in education and training

Prof. Dr. Stefan Winter, Technical University Munich, Munich (DE), Bauart Engineering, Lauterbach (DE)

Architecture with wood in planning practice, approaches in training and further education

Prof. Stephan Birk, Architecture and Timber Construction; Technische Universität München, Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten, Stuttgart (DE)

Timber Buildings for People – on aspects of social and environmental sustainability through timber construction in international architectural practice.

Patrick Lüth, Snøhetta Studio, Innsbruck (AT)

Discussion and final words

14.40

Lunch

Coffee sponsored by Koch & Schulte

15.30

End of IHF 2022

Apart from gaining knowledge from the formal sessions, participants have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and innovations in wood construction in the parallel trade show, where the sponsors and other companies are presenting their products. Take advantage of the breaks to get an overview, to socialize and to deepen existing contacts.

The organizers, sponsors and exhibitors wish you an interesting and enjoyable 26th International Wood Construction Conference IHF 2022