Wood Constructions and Architectural Design
The webinar aims to illustrate the correlations between the choice of wood technologies and architectural results, exploring the different building types, the most innovative and experimental research and the different project components.
It is organised in the following thematic sections:
- The evolution of traditional construction systems
- Seriality and customization
- Tall wooden buildings
- Living architecture
- How to overcome the weaknesses of wood?
Adriano Magliocco
Architect and PhD in Architectural and Environmental Technology, he is a Full Professor in Architectural Technology at the Department of Architecture and Design of the University of Genoa (Italy). He has and continues to carry out teaching and research activities on topics related to the principles of environmental sustainability in architecture and urban planning, dealing with environmental assessments, near-zero energy buildings, decarbonisation in construction and nature-based solutions.
Maria Canepa
Architect and PhD in Architectural Technology, she is a temporary researcher (RTDa-Pon) and lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Design of the University of Genoa (Italy). She has carried out research and taught in Italy and abroad on the topic of sustainable development applied to design and near-zero energy buildings, recently addressing climate change adaptation strategies and environmental impact assessments.
