The IRG2024 webinar will be held on December 3, 2024 from 1500 to 1700 CET.
Further information is available on the IRG2024 Webinar webpage, please click here to access.
Registration is free, but you must register to participate. To register for the IRG2024 Webinar please click here.
The special session titled "Circular Economy in the Wood Preservation Sector – Regional Aspects" at the IRG 56 conference highlights the role of regional variations and contexts in applying circular economy principles to the wood preservation industry. This session aims to explore how geographical, economic, cultural, and environmental factors influence the development and implementation of sustainable practices in wood protection.
Topics likely to be addressed include the adoption of bio-based and eco-friendly preservatives tailored to specific regional needs, innovative recycling and reuse strategies for treated wood, and the development of localized solutions to extend the service life of wood products. The session will also delve into regional challenges such as differing regulatory frameworks, availability of resources, and climatic conditions that affect wood durability and preservation techniques.
This special session provides a platform for researchers, industry professionals to share insights and collaborate on sustainable innovations. By emphasizing the regional dimensions of a circular economy, it encourages the creation of strategies that are both globally relevant and locally adaptable, promoting resource efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and supporting the transition to a sustainable future in wood preservation.
Potential topics include:
- To provide an overview of the circular economy concept and its application to the wood protection industry for different regions or countries
- To discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting a circular economy approach of using post-consumer wood, recycled wood
- CO2-neutral chemical industry and how the wood protection research could be part of this effort via bio-renewables
- To explore case studies of circular economy initiatives in the wood protection industry
- Advanced techniques for the analysis of recovered wood and advance cleaning techniques for new products made from recovered wood
Please contact the IRG Secretariat if you have questions or wish to participate in this IRG56 Special Session, click here.
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We are at a time where Modern Construction with Timber is reaching new heights – literally. Architects and specifiers are pushing the boundaries in terms of design and the number of storeys. But with this comes the need to meet modern demands for durability, stability, fire safety, comfort and aesthetics. Often, these requirements can be met by wood protection or wood modification.
The IRG56 special session “Novel Technologies in Wood Protection and Modification” aims to showcase the latest methods used in the treatment of wood in construction. Contemporary architectural design systems often leave the elements of structure and construction visible within the building. The system contributes positively to the internal and external aesthetics while meeting demanding structural, fire and acoustic requirements. These treatments in this session can be applied to a range of materials, from solid wood, to interior and exterior finishing, engineered wood products, composite materials or wood and fibre-based insulation material.
Topics likely to be addressed are modern methods of wood protection or wood modification to the range of materials used in timber-based construction, and this session aims to showcase new applications of such treatments at both laboratory studies and scaled-up operations (including commercialisation). Given the potential variation in scale of application, this session is open to a wide range of innovative treatments, as well as those under commercial consideration. The idea is to promote how these treatment methods should be applied within modern construction, emphasising the benefits achieved.
Among the topics that can be considered may be:
All papers related to this session are welcome, and in particular those from early career researchers and from developing markets. We look forward to your submissions!
Please contact the IRG Secretariat if you have questions or wish to participate in this IRG56 Special Session, click here.
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December 15, 2024 RCA Award submissions to attend IRG56
March 1, 2025 Submission of Papers to IRG Secretariat
April 1, 2025 Submission of Poster Abstracts to IRG Secretariat
May 9, 2025 IRG56 Registration without late payment penalty