Christian Dagenais and Innovation in the Cecobois Podcast: Towards the Rise of Wooden High-Rise Buildings
In episode 4 of the Cecobois podcast titled “BUILDING WITH WOOD,” focusing on « High-Rise Buildings », wood emerges as an innovative and competitive material. An emblematic example of this trend is the Mjøstårnet tower in Norway, which reaches a height of 85.4 meters, demonstrating the feasibility of large-scale mass timber constructions.
Innovation in this field is not limited to technical or regulatory aspects; it encompasses the entire construction process. Historically, wood was primarily used for internal structures. Today, it has established itself as the main material, requiring particular attention to various elements such as the building envelope, structural systems, acoustics, and mechanics.
Experts in the field, such as Christian Dagenais, lead scientist at FP Innovations as well as a member of the CRMR, and Shawn Kennedy, partner and structural engineer at ASPECT, delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with using wood in high-rise constructions. Additionally, Simon Adnet highlights the crucial need for collaboration among all actors in the value chain to succeed in prefabrication and fully harness the potential of wood.
Hosted by Sébastien Labbé, architect and co-founder of Atelier Vert Forêt, this episode shines a light on the latest trends and innovative approaches transforming the skyline of our cities. By exploring the potential of wood, this podcast paves the way for sustainable and aesthetically pleasing constructions that redefine our urban environment.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE « HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS » HERE.
Source: https://cecobois.com/balado/les-batiments-en-hauteur/