The WoodCAST
Welcome to the WoodCAST. My name is Max and I am a senior scientist at the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources at BOKU University in Vienna, Austria. The WoodCAST deals with all things related to wood and natural materials. Together with graduates of BOKU University, I talk about the degree programme and career prospects. Together with leading minds from research and industry, I present current research focuses and hot topics of the world of natural materials. I hope you enjoy listening and I look forward to your support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735369/supporters/new
The WoodCAST
Prof. Tidwell: Why CLT might not be the best solution for California
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In this episode of the WoodCAST: Assistant Professor Philip Tidwell from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a registered architect in Finland and has practiced professionally in the offices of Juhani Pallasmaa, Agrest & Gandelsonas, and Perkins Eastman. As a designer and educator, Philip focuses on wood construction and emerging technologies in timber.
We talk about his teaching concept and why CLT might not be the best solution for Californias construction sector. We also talk about his book New Standards, which focues on wood construction in post-war (WWII) Finnland.
This episode was recored on the 11th of June 2024.
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