How can Mass Timber be designed and applied in tropical climates?
Rothoblaas, in collaboration with SAWA – Structure Architecture Wood Association Vietnam, is organizing Rothoschool on Tour 2026 – Design Timber in the Tropics, an intensive program designed for architects, engineers, designers, and professionals working in timber construction.
📅 Date: November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 08:15 – 17:00
📍 Venue: Family Garden, 28 Thao Dien, An Khanh, Ho Chi Minh City
🎟️ Participation: FREE
🍴 Includes: Tea break & lunch
🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/UPLno5a3zVZnAgCLA
🌳 WHY JOIN?
Throughout this one-day program, local and international experts will explore key issues involved in bringing Mass Timber into tropical construction, from design considerations to practical technical solutions.
📚 KEY TOPICS
- The potential of Mass Timber in tropical environments
- Challenges and solutions for designing Mass Timber buildings in tropical climates
- Combining structural performance with architectural beauty
- Fire design of timber structures and solutions to achieve fire resistance
- Practical experience in waterproofing and fire safety
- Acoustic solutions for timber buildings
- Real-world Mass Timber projects and lessons learned from New Zealand and Australia
👤 SPEAKERS
Mr. CHARLES GALLAVARDIN
Co-Founder & General Director, T3 ARCHITECTS / KANOPYA LIVING
A French architect with nearly 30 years of experience, Charles Gallavardin specializes in bioclimatic architecture, sustainable design, and low-carbon buildings, with projects across France, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
He focuses on architectural solutions that respond to climate, local materials, and timber construction, and is also Co-Founder of Kanopya Living, developing prefabricated modular timber solutions for sustainable resort projects.
Mr. NICOLÒ LECCARDI
Civil & Architectural Engineer, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Head of Technical Consultancy, Rothoblaas Italy
With nearly five years of experience at Rothoblaas, Nicolò Leccardi specializes in timber structures, Mass Timber, and connection solutions, supporting projects from design through to practical implementation across international markets.
Mr. NEIL DODUNSKI
Co-Founder, NewHouse Vietnam | Vice Chairman, SAWA
A specialist in timber structures and Mass Timber, Neil Dodunski has extensive experience in timber design and construction in New Zealand and Vietnam. He is one of the pioneers of CLT, GLT, LVL and structural timber development in New Zealand and previously served as General Manager of Xlam, where he was responsible for establishing and managing the first CLT plant in the Southern Hemisphere.
🎯 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This program is suitable for:
• Architects & engineers
• Designers
• Developers & project owners
• Contractors
• Timber industry professionals
• Professionals interested in Mass Timber & Timber Construction
👉 Limited places available. Register now to join the program.
📞 Contact:
Thien Nguyen: +84 559 502 570
Ho Tuyet: +84 989 707 936
ROTHOSCHOOL ON TOUR 2026 × SAWA