WSE 499/599 TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN THE WOOD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A JOURNEY IN THE ITALIAN ALPS

Instructor: Mariapaola Riggio Office: 236 Richardson Hall Phone: 7-2138 email: [email protected]

Texts Learning resources will be available through Canvas

Credits: 6 (3 for Graduate students) - Contact hours: 60

Class capacity: 20

Term: pre-Fall + Fall term

Dates in : Sept.8 – Sept. 21, 2020 (2 weeks) Course dates: Sept. 9- October 30, 2020

Course description: The program is held in , in the heart of the Italian Alps. Here students will be exposed to a long-standing tradition of forest management and wood architecture interwoven with cutting-edge research in timber engineering, advanced wood manufacturing, and sustainable design and practice. Students will spend time with researchers, engineers, architects, and manufacturing professionals, and inquire about practices and processes throughout the value chain. Coursework will be complemented with cultural tours, exploring the rich local history, from Stone Age remains to medieval castles, baroque palaces and modern structures. You will not miss some breathtaking hikes in the Dolomites, UNESCO- listed mountain range.

Course format: The program’s main site is the city of . The University of Trento is the principal local partner of the program. The class format will include: a) a series of lectures offered by researchers, professionals and industry experts; b) site visits in laboratories, companies, manufacturing premises, buildings and construction sites;

Weekly schedule of Contact hours

Week Dates Delivery mode (min) Contact hours:

1 Sept. 9- 15, 2020 On site Refer to program itinerary 21

Course website Course blog posting/discussion

2 Sept. 15-21, 2020 On site Refer to program itinerary 21

Course website Course blog posting/discussion

3 Sept. 22-28, 2020 Online (Canvas) Final portfolio submission 3

4 Sept. 29-Oct.5, 2020 Online (Canvas) Technical report Review 3

5 Oct. 6-12, 2020 Online (Canvas) Technical report 3 Submission

6 Oct. 13-19, 2020 Online (Canvas) Final essay draft #1 3

7 Oct. 20-26, 2020 Online (Canvas) Final essay draft #2 3 8 Oct. 27 - 30, 2020 Online (Canvas) Final essay final 3 submission

The course covers the following main topics and thematic areas:

Thematic area topic Sustainability 1. forest management and wood supply chain 2. buildings and certifications

Building performance 1. seismic performance - research and implementation 2. thermal and acoustic performance - research and implementation; 3. fire engineering – research and implementation 4. certification of wooden buildings

Wood industry 4.0 1. advanced wood manufacturing 2. engineered wood products 3. IT solutions for EWPs manufacturing and design of wooden buildings 4. Integrated design

Historical buildings 1. historical wood architecture and cultural heritage 2. conservation practices and innovative techniques

All the students will be exposed to the various thematic areas. They will choose one main study topic for their essay (see “Evaluation” section).

Course Objectives: • Understand the interactions and demonstrate the synergy of different disciplines, such as forestry, wood science, architecture, engineering, and computer science in shaping the contemporary wood construction sector; • Understand the role of culture, science and technology in shaping the wood architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry over time in the studied contexts (Europe vs USA). • Understand the role of culture, science and technology in shaping the forest product industry over time in the studied contexts (Europe vs PNW). • Understand the historical evolution of the wood (AEC) industry and the related manufacturing industry in the studied contexts (Europe vs PNW). • Develop a knowledge of innovations for the design, manufacturing and construction of advanced wood structural systems and sustainable buildings; • Develop interdisciplinary communication skills; • Develop collaborative skills, through participation in interdisciplinary team work.

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes (LOs): • Understand and evaluate the forest-to-building value chain; • Recognize and describe various types of sustainable practices in the forest-to-building value chain; • Understand the role of research and technology in the development of innovative forest products; • Understand the role of research and technology in the delivery of innovative timber construction projects; • Understand and evaluate the use of specific wood products/systems in a building; • Recognize and describe various types of wood products; • Recognize and describe various types of approaches for the design, manufacturing and construction of wood structural systems and wooden buildings; • Articulate in writing a critical perspective on the role of research and technology, professional practice, industry, and emerging societal issues, such as sustainability, in the wood construction supply chain; • Develop teamwork skills.

Additional learning outcomes for graduate students: • Develop leadership skills in collaborative, interdisciplinary tasks; • Develop cross-disciplinary communication skills.

Throughout this course graduate students will be expected to perform at a higher level than undergraduates especially with respect to quality of work, ability to synthesize concepts, and time invested.

Evaluation of Student Performance: Your grade will be calculated based on the total number of points you have earned on your individual and group assignments plus any extra credit points divided by 1000. Your grade will be based on the following scale: A = 93-100% A- = 90–92% B+ = 87–89% B = 83-86% B- = 80–82% C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% D+ = 67-69% D = 63-66% D- = 60-62% F = below 60%

Evaluation:

Portfolio: 30 points (4 blog submissions 6 points each + final portfolio submission) Technical report: 20 points Final Essay: 50 points (1 draft + 1 final submission, 25 points each) Total 100 points

Portfolio: This assignment consists in documenting your observations and reflections regarding site visits and interview with professionals and researchers met during the visits. Portfolio’s excerpt will be posted in the course website. (Bi-weekly submission).

Technical report*: This assignment consists in a detailed report on a specific technical topic studied participating to a lab test or site visit.

Final essay*: You will write a paper comparing and contrasting the situation in the US to what you have learned about in Italy, with respect to one major (mutually agreed with instructors) issue from the course.

*team assignment.

Program: Itinerary to be confirmed

DAY ACTIVITY TOPICS VENUE/s

(Transport)

TUE – Dinner Trento Sept. 8

WED - Visit of the city of Trento The cultural and Buonconsiglio Castle Sept. 9 historical context Renzo Piano’s mass timber projects: MUSE and Le Albere

(walking distance)

THU- Job shadowing - Interview Integrated design in Ergodomus – Pergine Sept. wood construction Valsugana 10 (train)

FRI- Lectures Research in the forest CNR-IVALSA (The Sept. supply chain Italian Institute for the 11 Lab visits Wood science, Valorization of Wood EWPs certification and Arboreal Species) Lectures fire engineering acoustic tests building enclosure Bolzano – South Tyrol Museum of Archeology (train)

SAT- Visit of Ledro – Garda Lake From the Bronze Age to Sept. modern wood Ledro 12 350 Euro Iva al compreso construction Garda lake Sarche

(bus)

SUN - Hike: historical high-end use of Paneveggio Sept.13 natural resources, forest Pampeago Paneveggio: visit to the management, climate Latemar forests damaged by wind change, forest resilience Lodging: storms in 2018. and restoration Latermarhütte-Torre di Pisa Pampeago: visit to one of territory, geology, the highest themed art mountain, forest, parks of the world landscape and art (bus) www.respirart.com

MON - Visit to the sawmill / Palace Tradition of forest Val di Fiemme Sept. of Magnifica management practices, 14 sawmill, short supply Magnifica Comunita’ Visit to the Pieve in chain, wood certification, di Fiemme renewable energy Bioenergy Fiemme Use of EWPs in architectural Cavalese reconstruction and restoration (bus)

TUE - Visit and interview Advanced wood Microtec Brixen Sept. manufacturing and IT 15 systems Rubner Holzbau Brixen EWPs manufacturing Prefabrication, Damiani Brixen integrated design Rubner Haus Kienes Showcase mass timber buildings (bus)

WED - Job shadowing - Interview CLT manufacturing and XLAM Dolomiti Sept. Integrated design 16 (bus)

THU - Job shadowing – Interview Connection systems Rothoblaas Sept. Acoustics 17 Moisture protection Software for integrated design

Visit to a CNC company FAL CNC cutting centre (bus)

FRI - Lectures ARCA – Wooden building University of Trento Sept. Certification - CasaClima Mechanical and 18 Lab visit structural lab testing Timbertech – Timber engineering SW

(walking distance, or Research in timber local transportation) engineering: Connection systems Hybrid systems Composite timber floors

SAT - FREE DAY Sept. 19

SUN - Site visit - CLT buildings for CLT in seismic areas Modena – various Sept. the reconstruction in Emilia locations (guided by F. 20 after the 2012 earthquake Piva, Ergodomus)

(bus)

Course Policy

Safety training: specific training is required to access to lab spaces at the University of Trento

Homework: Homework must be submitted on time for full credit. Late homework will be penalized at the discretion of the instructor.

Teamwork: Since this course is interdisciplinary and collaborative, everyone must give, and demonstrate, their own contribution to the group assignment. Graduate students are expected to take a leadership role in team efforts, coordinating tasks according to students’ varied backgrounds and abilities. Ability to work in a team is one of the expected learning objectives of this course and the development of this ability throughout this course will be part of the grading.

Respect for Diversity: The richness of this class is based on the presence of students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. It is my intention that all students will be well served by this course, that they feel safe and respected, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. Your contribution to the creation of a safe and welcoming environment is important. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve this course for you personally or for other students or student groups.

Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities: Accommodations for students with disabilities are determined and approved by Disability Access Services (DAS). If you, as a student, believe you are eligible for accommodations but have not obtained approval please contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098 or at http://ds.oregonstate.edu. DAS notifies students and faculty members of approved academic accommodations and coordinates implementation of those accommodations. While not required, students and faculty members are encouraged to discuss details of the implementation of individual accommodations."

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Expectations for Student Conduct: Student conduct is governed by the university’s policies; see Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to comply with all regulations pertaining to academic honesty. For further information, visit Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty, or contact the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) at 541-737-3656. OAR 576-015-0020 (2) Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty:

1. a) Academic or Scholarly Dishonesty is defined as an act of deception in which a Student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work or research, either through the Student's own efforts or the efforts of another. 2. b) It includes:

(i) CHEATING - use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids, or an act of deceit by which a Student attempts to misrepresent mastery of academic effort or information. This includes but is not limited to unauthorized copying or collaboration on a test or assignment, using prohibited materials and texts, any misuse of an electronic device, or using any deceptive means to gain academic credit.

(ii) FABRICATION - falsification or invention of any information including but not limited to falsifying research, inventing or exaggerating data, or listing incorrect or fictitious references.

(iii) ASSISTING - helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty. This includes but is not limited to paying or bribing someone to acquire a test or assignment, changing someone's grades or academic records, taking a test/doing an assignment for someone else by any means, including misuse of an electronic device. It is a violation of Oregon state law to create and offer to sell part or all of an educational assignment to another person (ORS 165.114).

(iv) TAMPERING - altering or interfering with evaluation instruments or documents.

(v) PLAGIARISM - representing the words or ideas of another person or presenting someone else's words, ideas, artistry or data as one's own, or using one's own previously submitted work. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to copying another person's work (including unpublished material) without appropriate referencing, presenting someone else's opinions and theories as one's own, or working jointly on a project and then submitting it as one's own.

1. c) Academic Dishonesty cases are handled initially by the academic units, following the process outlined in the University's Academic Dishonesty Report Form, and will also be referred to SCCS for action under these rules.