Sustainability: Timber the Sustainable Resource

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This CPD presentation will explain the relationship between project design, materials specifications and environmental sustainability outcomes, with a specific focus on timber and its properties as a renewable material that sequesters carbon emissions. It will also provide information on how to screen timber products for credible third-party verification of suitability and compliance with green rating tools.

By the end of this session, you should understand:

How design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues
The evaluation of design options against the values of physical, environmental and cultural contexts
The coordination and integration of appropriate environmental systems, including for thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics
The application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement in producing a resolved project design in regard to site planning, physical composition and spatial planning as appropriate to the project brief.

Speaker

Shilo Ford, Business Development Manager – Commercial Specification QLD/NT

Shilo Ford has been an integral part of Porta since February 2024, serving as the Business Development Manager for Commercial Specification QLD/NT. With over 24 years of experience in the timber industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that spans trade merchant services, building and construction companies, and the wholesale sector.

Growing up in a family-owned hardwood sawmill operation in Northern NSW, Shilo gained deep industry insight from an early age, which she has since honedparticularly within the residential and commercial sectors, and focus on technical timber solutions. Her expertise in timber species, durability, structural and non-structural applications, and span tables enables her to deliver tailored solutions for both external and internal application’s. Shilo’s commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service ensures that Porta’s clients benefit from her vast experience and personalised approach.

Sustainability: Timber the Sustainable Resource

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