Get inspired by architectural trends from Finland and Germany, learn about frameworks and conditions for wood construction from Finnish and German experts, and meet key players in the field of sustainable wood construction.
EU directives and government targets for carbon neutrality have created new requirements for sustainability in buildings. Consequently, wood – and its potential climate-friendly and resource-efficient construction – is increasingly receiving attention in the building and architecture sectors.
The event will feature
- Keynotes: Wood Construction: Challenges and Chances. Learn about regulatory frameworks and conditions for wood construction in Finland and Germany from Finnish and German experts.
- Best practice: Current architectural trends and outstanding wood construction projects will be presented by selected Finnish and German keynote speakers.
- Networking buffet: Get to know stakeholders of the wood construction sector in an exciting venue:Münchner Künstlerhaus
Agenda
14:00 Registration and coffee
14:30 Introduction, and opening words by the Embassy of Finland in Germany (via video)
14:35 Keynote presentations: Bigger picture - "Growth and development with wood"
- Mr. Dr. Matti Kuittinen, Professor for sustainable construction, Aalto university: Wood and climate policies in construction
- Ms. Dr.-Ing. Sandra Schuster, Architect, Director of TUM., Wood & Research, Technical University of Munich: TUM.wood: The Potential of Wood Construction
15:20 Keynote presentations: Best practice - Outstanding wood construction projects
- Ms. Sibylle Bornefeld, Partner, Architect, Sauerbruch Hutton
- Mr. Erkko Aarti, Architect, Partner, AOR Arkkitehdit Oy
16:00 Break
16:10 Keynote presentations: Bigger picture - "Growth and development with wood"
- Mr. Petri Heino, Former Director of Wood Building Program of Finland in the Ministry of Environment: From national wood building programs to European collaboration
- Mr. Kai Lintunen, Head of International Communication, Finnish Forest Association: Sufficiency of wood (sustainability)
- Mr. Josef Egle, Dipl.-Ing., Sachverständigenbüro Josef Egle: Value retention of residential buildings in wood
16:45 Company presentations (participating Finnish companies)
17:15 Networking buffet
19:00 End of the event
Moderator Mr. Roland Pawlitschko
