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. Mayencourt: How low-tech wood products might change how houses are built in California
In this episode of the WoodCAST: Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension Paul Mayencourt from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a researcher and educator in low-carbon design solutions for the built environment. His research merges the field of structural design, forestry, and materials. He currently studies the use of undervalued timber resources such as small-diameter timbers and underutilized Californian hardwoods species for high-performance architectural and engineering applications.
We talk about the merits of low-tech Mass Timber products for construction and how they can add value to the Californian wood industry. We also talk about his research into shape-optimization in order to increase resource efficiency of timber beams.
Book recommendations:
Holzleimbau: Laminated Timber Construction
Plywood - A Material Story
This episode was recored on the 21st of June 2024.
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