We are pleased to announce that Kazuyoshi Kimura, the chairman of Shelter, will be the presenter for the AIA Japan Lecture on October 28th.
| Lecture Title | Creating a Forest in the City: Pioneering Wood Structure in Architecture |
| Lecture Date/Time | 28 October 2022, Friday 19:00 hrs – 21:00 hrs JST # |
| Presenter Profile | Kazuyoshi Kimura, Chairman and Founder of Shelter Co.,Ltd. Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Ashikaga Institute of Technology in1972. In 1973, he studied at the Graduate School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. Established Shelter Home Co., Ltd. (now Shelter Co.,Ltd.) in 1974. He and Shelter revolutionized wooden architecture in Japan with the development of the joint hardware construction method “KES system” and the wooden fireproof technology “COOL WOOD”. Established the Japan Fireproof Timber Building Association and assumed the post of chairman in 2014. Currently the vice-chairman of the Council for Promoting Timber Buildings in Cities, and the chairman of the Yamagata Prefecture Association of Invention and Innovation. |
| Lecture Description | In this lecture, CEO Kazuyoshi Kimura will introduce the innovative work in wood structure being pioneered by Shelter Co.,Ltd. Included will be examples of their latest mid-to-high-rise timber buildings using the innovative joint hardware construction methods and wooden fireproofing technology, as well as examples of artistic timber architecture using 3D precut technology. Using these unique technologies, Shelter will explain how they achieve their goal to create a forest in the city, and an eco-friendly “Timber City.” |
CES Learning Objectives (2.0 HSW):
After attending this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the various benefits to the environment by using wood structure instead of steel or concrete. (HSW)
- Describe the simple but strong steel joinery system that allows wood structure members to be erected quickly and with great strength.(HSW)
- Investigate the fireproofing method that allows wood structures to have a 1, 2, and 3 hour fire rating, making it comparable to steel and concrete and allowing it to be used in high rise structures.(HSW)
- Explore the flexibility of wood as a dynamic building material that is suitable for many modern designs.
HSW Justification
The benefits of constructing a wooden structure can be found in the health and welfare of occupants, as well as in safety of structure and fire-proofing. Wooden structures provide a sense of warmth and closeness to the natural environment for humans that is different from steel and concrete structures. Wooden structures are sustainable due to sequestration of carbon, use of less energy intensive construction methods, and the ability to utilize locally sourced building materials. The strong steel joinery system allows wood structure members to be erected quickly and with great strength. The simplicity of this system allows even unskilled workers in underdeveloped countries to access this advanced technology. The innovative fireproofing method allows wood structures to have a 1, 2, and 3 hour fire rating, making it comparable to steel and concrete and allowing it to be used safely in high rise structures.
How to Join the Event
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When: 28 October 2022, Friday 19:00 hrs – 21:00 hrs JST
Online Platform: Zoom Webinar (live broadcasting / on-demand)
Registration Fee: Free
Capacity: 1,000 (First come first served basis applies)
Organizer: AIA Japan
CES: 2.0 HSW (Pending approval)
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gqznAU93
Or Visit aiajapan.org for more information.
