Entries by Ivana Duchoňová

Applications for seminars Wood protection

On 30 March and 7 April 2022, the Timber Research Institute will hold a one-day seminar on Wood Protection in the Materials and Product Testing Room in Březnice (attendance only). It is intended for professionals who are involved in wood structure condition surveys, protection and remediation. Seminar programme Biotic wood pests, fungi, moulds, insects Structural […]

Seminar and webinar Special use of wood in historical buildings

The Society for Technology and Preservation of Historic Places, STOP, is hosting a seminar and simultaneous webinar for professionals on March 31, 2022. Key in this seminar will be historic buildings in terms of their significant attributes that characterize the building type. Three groups of buildings have been selected: religious, vernacular and technical or utilitarian […]

Debate on the possibilities of multi-storey wooden buildings in the Czech Republic

The Jaroslav Fragner Gallery hosted the exhibition White Arkitekter: A HEART OF WOOD until mid-March. It was the first exhibition of one of the most important Swedish architectural studios in the Czech Republic and featured the innovative use of CLT panels for high-rise buildings. The internationally active White Arkitekter office is dedicated to environmentally and […]

Invitation to the Building Fair Online from 21-23 January 2022

Next weekend, the Building Fair Online will be held on the platform www.veleton.cz. A total of 70 exhibitors will be available to visitors. Approximately 40 live lectures will take place on the platform and interested parties also have the opportunity to take part in competitions for exciting prizes. Tickets are free to download by registering […]

In the new year, the European ETA directly with the Timber Research Institute

The Timber Research Institute has newly been authorised to issue ETA documents for the assessment of construction products in the woodworking industry with sales in the European Union markets. Direct cooperation with the Timber Research Institute therefore enables manufacturers to draw up declarations of performance and obtain the CE mark for their products. Auditors can […]