SkyTimber: Mass Timber Architecture in the Tropics Lecture Series 6
Planning for a High-rise MET school in Singapore TAN CHOON HWEE Lead Manager (New Campus) Infrastructure & Facility Services Division Design and Global Solutions Ministry of Education
Time & Location
21 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm SGT
L4 Barrel Room, 4 Architecture Dr, School Of Design And Environment, Singapore 117566
About the event
The lecture will focus on Mass Engineered Timber (MET) design and construction, with a specific emphasis on the application of these techniques in the construction of Eunoia Junior College. The discussion will delve into the innovative use of MET in the high-rise construction of the college, highlighting the unique challenges faced during the construction process. Attendees can expect to gain insights into the practical considerations, structural complexities, and sustainability aspects of MET design and construction, as well as an in-depth understanding of the specific challenges encountered, and the strategies employed to overcome them during the development of Eunoia Junior College.