FOR401/FOR403 Research Showcase
The annual FOR401/FOR403 Research Showcase took place on April 2nd in the Daniels Building, 1 Spadina Crescent. FOR401H1 Reseach Paper/Thesis in Forest Conservation and FOR403H1 Directed Readings are courses in which Forestry undergraduate students work one-on-one with a professorial supervisor to work on a variety of research projects and assignments. This event exhibits posters […]
Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – April 2024 edition
Click HERE for the April 2024 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.
Mass Timber Today Podcast Episode 11 featuring Jeff Ranson, Director of Responsible Development at Northcrest Developments
Tune in to Episode 11 of the Mass Timber Today Podcast! Jeff Ranson, Director of Responsible Development at Northcrest Developments, discusses his interest in sustainability and how mass timber fits into sustainable building design. He highlights the beauty and form of mass timber as a compelling aspect and its potential for creating good urban density. […]
EEB/IFC Joint Seminar on March 15: Using the mountain pine system to demonstrate the use of genomics to understand risk and resiliency of forests to large scale disturbances
Guest speaker: Dr. Catherine Cullingham, Carleton University Host: Prof. Patrick James Event Details 3:00PM Friday March 15, 2024 Lecture Room ES B142, Earth Sciences Centre, 5 Bancroft Avenue, Toronto Or watch via Zoom: Click HERE for link. Meeting ID: 811 3392 3226 Passcode: 179009 Abstract: Mountain pine beetle has had significant impacts in western Canadian […]
Mass Timber Today Podcast Episode 10 featuring Jean-Marc Dubois, Director of Business Development, Nordic Structures
Tune in to Episode 10 of the Mass Timber Today Podcast! In this episode, Anne Koven has a conversation with Jean-Marc Dubois, the Director of Business Development at Nordic in the United States. We delve into the significance of a business perspective within the mass timber sector. Jean-Marc shares insights from his unique vantage point […]
Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – March 2024 edition
Click HERE for the March 2024 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.
Forestry Research Seminar: “Rethinking risk: new insights from wildfire modelling” with Dr. Jen Beverly (March 1st)
Topic: “Rethinking risk: new insights from wildfire modelling” Speaker: Dr. Jen Beverly, University of Alberta Date and Time: Friday March 1st, 2:00-3:00pm, ES4001 The 2023 wildfire season in Canada was the worst ever recorded, with over 18 million hectares burned. The unprecedented level of fire activity in 2023 precipitated mass evacuations across the country, […]
Panel Discussion: Innovations in Mass Timber Building Design and Construction – March 20th
Join MTI, Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF), and DIALOG on March 20, 2024 for the Innovation in Mass Timber Building Design and Construction panel discussion. You’ll gain insights into the latest innovations driving efficiency and sustainability in mass timber construction. Whether you’re a seasoned architect, engineer, or simply curious about mass timber as a structural material, […]
