Conferences
Check some of the videos below about our vision of mass timber, digital model, and timber engineering.
Ergodomus is a technology driven timber engineering firm that works internationally in more than 15 countries with over 300 mass timber projects completed.
In the videos below you can see our director's insights about the future of mass timber and the challenges of mass timber engineering.
Podcast #3| Timber Engineering Revolution, 3D Design and Early Collaboration
Our director Franco had the chance to be hosted and have a stimulating conversation with Brady Potts, founding partner of the Mass Timber Group. Digital and 3D design coordination are essential in Mass Timber engineering. A refined model enhances the onsite construction experience. In this episode Franco, explains the advantages of using digital twins in mass timber construction and how they help circumvent potential issues. Thorough coordination and digital modeling contribute to more efficient, cost-effective, and successful mass timber projects. Franco and Brady explore the critical importance of involving timber engineers from the start, the intricacies of connection design, and the unique properties of timber that necessitate a digital approach to both engineering education and practice.The Mass Timber Today Podcast: A European Perspective on Mass Timber
Our director, Franco Piva, had the opportunity to engage in a stimulating conversation with Craig Applegath, founding partner of Dialog, on the "Mass Timber Today" podcast.In this episode, Franco discusses the importance of digital tools and CNC machines in Mass Timber construction, emphasizing their role in achieving precision and sustainability. He delves into the use of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) to ensure accurate construction and minimize on-site issues, highlighting its potential to make mass timber economically competitive.
Additionally, Franco and Craig explore the critical importance of education in the Mass Timber field and the need for collaboration among professionals to advance the industry.
DfMAy 2022
DfMA is a cutting-edge approach designed to minimize waste and inefficiency in product design. For us at Ergodomus, it represents a pivotal enhancement in value engineering.Our DfMAy virtual conference held on May 26th featured discussions with five leading international experts. We explored DfMA's role as a transformative tool in value engineering, covering essential topics like digital modeling, timber as a digital material, effective information sharing, and predictive on-site problem-solving. These elements are crucial for optimizing project value, reducing risks, and establishing timber as a cost-effective building solution. Check out the other 2 editions here.
Podcast #1| Mass Timber & CLT
In May 2022, Ergodomus was invited as first guest to the first edition of the The Off-site Channel's Podcast. We discussed timber engineering, mass timber, technical design, sustainability, and much more. We then gave a brief overview of current news and upcoming events.Organizer: The Off-site Channel.
Date: May 4th 2022.
Location: Virtually.
Zak Engineered Timber Envelopes
#Zakete is an exclusive event about the mass timber industry with a special focus of timber envelopes.In the presentation we explain why timber can represent a good alternative for façades and be the most cost-effective material to go for.
Organizer: Zak Engineered Timber Envelopes.
Date: February 10th 2022.
Location: London, United Kingdom.
Hout Dag
English lecture by the Italian engineer Franco Piva (Ergodomus Timber Engineering). He advocates a holistic view of a project, from design to implementation. This way you can build much more efficiently, both in terms of construction time and in terms of material use.Organizer: Hout Wereld.
Date: December 24th 2021.
Location: Arnhem, Netherlands.
Mass Timber March Madness
With a presentation about Mass Timber in Italy, our director gives his insights about the design of wooden structures: from static to building physics, to 3D drawings, including also CNC machine programming, shop and assembly drawings.Organizer: Mass Timber City.
Date: March 18th 2021.
Location: Online, United States United States of America.
