THEORY IN PRACTICE – TIMBER WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS
Immersive labs and technical insights into timber construction for North American professors
Up to 20 days before course start: 100% refund
From 19 to 10 days before course start: 50% refund
Up to 9 days before course start: no refund
Information
This course offers a unique blend of theory and hands-on practice. Every practical step is paired with clear, in-depth explanations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how CLT and glulam structures are designed and built.
Specifically designed for North American university professors and researchers, the program provides the tools to integrate timber construction into academic teaching. Through full-scale demonstrations and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into structural behavior, detailing, and installation techniques.
Hosted at Rothoblaas headquarters in the heart of the Italian Alps, a region with a long-standing tradition in timber construction, this immersive experience allows you to explore the full potential of modern timber systems and bring essential know-how back to your students.
CONTENTS
During the course, we will assemble a full-scale section of a timber building, from foundations to roof structure. Each practical phase is complemented by targeted theoretical sessions, providing essential knowledge on structural behavior and the principles of thermal and moisture performance in timber construction.
This integrated approach ensures a deep understanding of both design and execution challenges, preparing you to apply best practices in academic and professional contexts.
- Installation phases through the construction of a full-scale mock-up, from foundations to roof
- Traditional and innovative connections
- Challenges, case studies and solutions
- Basic principles for building envelope to ensure airtightness and waterproofing
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for professors and researchers from North America who want to approach timber construction with a practical, hands-on method.
It’s ideal for those who want to:
Explore the potential of timber construction and understand its role in sustainable building practices
Gain practical insights into structural behavior, detailing, and installation techniques through full-scale demonstrations
Combine theory, practice, and informal moments of exchange with experts and fellow participants
SPEAKERS
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Ing. Alessandro NotariRothoblaas
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Andrea CremoniniRothoblaas
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Roberta GottardiRothoblaas
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Walter CorradiniRothoblaas
REGISTRATION
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COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
More than 16 hours of technical training in Rothoblaas HQs, course materials, 4 nights in a hotel, 4 dinners, daily breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches. It also includes a guided visit to a timber research center and to Rothoblaas automated warehouse.
$750 + TAX
Local transportation and hotel bookings are fully organized by Rothoschool.
You just need to arrive to Cortaccia (BZ - Italy), we’ll take care of the rest so you can focus and enjoy the experience!
Additional costs: flights and personal extras are not included in the package.
Limited spots (max 15 participants)!
Registration deadline: June 8th
Programme
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Afternoon
INDIVIDUAL ARRIVAL TO THE HOTEL AND CHECK-IN
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19:30
WELCOME DINNER AT THE HOTEL
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08:40 - 09:00
PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE
Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
09:00 - 09:45
THE POTENTIAL OF CLT
Material characteristics, production, and site organization
Ing. Leonardo Silvestri - Rothoblaas -
09:45 - 10:30
GROUND CONNECTIONS FOR CLT BUILDINGS
Design and installation of the ground connection
Ing. Hannes Spitaler - Rothoblaas -
10:30 - 10:45
COFFEE BREAK
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10:45 - 11:45
LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE GROUND CONNECTION
Structural connection to concrete with steel plates and aluminum profile
Uwe Amplatz - Styxworks Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
11:45 - 12:30
THE HANDLING OF STRUCTURAL TIMBER ELEMENTS
Advantages, resistances and mistakes to avoid
Ing. Alessandro Notari - Rothoblaas -
12:30 – 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 - 14:15
LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE GROUND FLOOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
Connection of timber walls and columns
Uwe Amplatz - Styxworks Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
14:15 - 15:00
CONCEALED CONNECTIONS FOR TIMBER STRUCTURES
Correct detailing, minimum distances, installation techniques and resistances
Ing. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas -
15:00 – 15:15
COFFEE BREAK
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15:15 - 16:00
LAB - INSTALLATION OF TIMBER FLOOR AND ACOUSTIC PROFILES
Uwe Amplatz - Styxworks Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
16:00 - 16:30
LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND ROOF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
Uwe Amplatz - Styxworks Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
16:30 - 17:30
PREVENTIVE MEASURES ON FALL PROTECTION
Introduction to fall protection systems and PPI
Andrea Cremonini - Rothoblaas -
Evening
NETWORK DINNER IN A TYPICAL LOCAL RESTAURANT
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08:40 - 09:40
BUILDING ENVELOPE: WATERPROOFING AND AIR TIGHTNESS OF TIMBER BUILDINGS
Hygro-metric design, correct choice of membranes and tapes
Ing. Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano - Rothoblaas -
09:40 - 10:30
LAB – MONOLITHIC AND MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES
Ing. Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano - Rothoblaas -
10:30 - 10:45
COFFEE BREAK
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10:45 - 12:00
ACOUSTICS IN TIMBER STRUCTURES
Ing. Daniele Cunego - Rothoblaas -
12:00 - 12:30
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE BEHAVIOUR IN TIMBER BUILDINGS
Reaction and resistance to fire, residual section, active and passive protection
Ing. Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano - Rothoblaas -
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 - 14:15
CORRECT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL-TO-TIMBER CONNECTIONS
Humidity and wood swelling: risks and solutions for steel-to-timber connections
Ing. Hannes Spitaler - Rothoblaas -
14:15 - 15:00
LAB - STEEL-TO-TIMBER CONNECTIONS
Visit to the research and development laboratory with practical demonstration
Walter Corradini - Rothoblaas -
15:00 - 15:15
COFFEE BREAK
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15:15 - 16:00
NEW HORIZONS: HYBRID STRUCTURES
Exploring theory and experiencing a real-scale model in the showroom
Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas -
16:00 – 17:00
CASE STUDIES IN NORTH AMERICA
Detailing challenges and timber-hybrid potential
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18:30
NETWORK DINNER IN A TYPICAL LOCAL RESTAURANT
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08:40 - 09:40
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY: WALL-TO-WINDOW DETAIL
Types and solutions for proper design of waterproofing, airtightness, and thermal insulation
Ing. Alessandro Dauriz - Rothoblaas -
09:40 – 10:30
LAB - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE WALL-TO-WINDOW DETAIL
Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas Ing. Alessandro Dauriz - Rothoblaas -
10:30 – 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 – 12:30
ACADEMIC WORKSHOP: INCORPORATING TIMBER INTO YOUR TEACHING
Participants will develop a framework for integrating a timber construction-related topic into a future class
Ing. Sara Belleri - Rothoblaas Roberta Gottardi - Rothoblaas -
12:30 – 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 – 15:00
VISIT AND TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF ROTHOBLAAS AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE
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15:00 – 15:15
DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES AND COURSE CLOSURE
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15:15 – 17:00
VISIT TO A TIMBER RESEARCH FACILITY
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Evening
NETWORK DINNER IN A TYPICAL LOCAL RESTAURANT
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Morning
CHECK-OUT FROM HOTEL AND INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURE
Up to 20 days before course start: 100% refund
From 19 to 10 days before course start: 50% refund
Up to 9 days before course start: no refund