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May 23 - May 25, 2024

International Log Building Conference: Revitalizing Heritage

Woodhouse Estonia invites log house building professionals and enthusiast - craftsmen, engineers, architects, experts - to visit South Estonia and participate at the International Log Building Conference: Revitalizing Heritage and log house building competition.

Woodhouse Estonia and our good partners will organize a log house builders’ conference with pre-tour programme and championships in South Estonia (Räpina). The conference provides a great opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with professionals in log house construction, designing, and renovation. Participants also have the chance to enhance their expertise in log construction by taking part in practical workshops.

International Log Building Conference is a part of Räpina Good Home Days and belongs to European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 main programme, bringing log house builders and enthusiast all over the world to South Estonia (Räpina).

CONFERENCE PROGRAM!

The conference program has been evaluated by the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers (EEL) Committee at 8.4 CP (credit points)!

Participation in the conference and workshops is accepted as proof of qualification for the Estonian timber builder profession!

 

The conference ticket does not include accommodation or transportation to the event. The official accommodation partners for the conference are Mooste Distillery and Mooste Manor, where the reservation code “LOG BUILDING 2024” is applicable.

 

 

Information
When:
May 23 - May 25, 2024
Where:
Different places in Räpina
Venue:
Hobbiton OÜ production facility (Võru mnt 14, Räpina)
119€+VAT 22% (one-day ticket)
209€+VAT 22% (two-day ticket)
*** A discount applies to students and groups (5+ people)
**** Ticket includes conference meals
***** Travel and accommodation expenses must be covered by the participant
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PRETOUR and WORKSHOPS

22 May 2024│ PRE-TOUR 

 

+“Ancient and Modern“ @Tallinn

Ticket 119€ + VAT (22%)

* The ticket includes participation, transport and meals.

 

+“Mystery of smoke saunas“ @South Estonia

Ticket 119€ + VAT (22%)

* The ticket includes participation, transport and meals.

 

+„Innovation in Timber Building“ @South Estonia

Ticket 119€ + VAT (22%)

* The ticket includes participation, transport and meals.

 

Pretour program DETAILS

 

17-31 May 2024│WORKSHOPS

 

+ May 17-21 Log Building with Hand and Power Tools (organized by Vanaajamaja)

Cost 920€ (VAT included)

* The ticket includes participation, accommodation, all meals, organized field-trips.

 

+ May 20-21 Practical Stereotomy: A Hip Roof from Layout to Assembly (supervisor Patrick Moore)

Cost 280€ + VAT (22%)

* The ticket includes participation and meals.

 

+ May 22 Scandinavian notch techniques (supervisor George Fuller) – Updated: SOLD OUT!

 

+ May 20-21 Clay plaster on a log wall (organized by Eestimaaehitus)

Cost 200€ + VAT (22%)

* The ticket includes only participation

 

+ May 27-31 Traditional French Scribing course (organized by Vanaajamaja)

Cost 1090€ (VAT included)

* The ticket includes participation, accommodation, all meals, organized field-trips.

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM!

 

EXTRAS

 

+ May 25 “Vana maamaja päev Räpinas” by  Estonian Open Air Museum Centre of Rural Architecture (in Estonian)

 

REGISTER HERE!

** Conference, workshop or pretour ticket include lectures, transfer and meals shown in the program. Travel and accommodation expenses must be covered by the participant (unless written otherwise).

 

 

Conference (23-24 MAY) key speakers and topics

Douglass Reed (US)
"The Log Crib as Shelter: A Worldwide Survey of Log Crib History and Traditions"
Cathrin Berg-Heggenes (NOR)
“A small journey in my log building history”
Renata Piazza (ITL)
"Log Houses in Japan: Healthy Housing for an Agening Society"
George Fuller (NOR)
"Becoming a Master Log Builder"
Patrick Moore (CA)
„The Art and Science of Stereotomy“
Jarmo Hiltunen and Timo Aro-Heinilä (FIN)
"3D Modelling Log Structures"
Kevin R. Maynard
"Air Sealing Log Homes and Potential Problems"
Matti Kuittinen (FIN)
Carbon footprint calculations (LCA)
Jackson DuBois (US)
Reconstruction of the Spire of Notre Dame
Vivian Siirman (EST)
"From a carefully preserved collection to a hands-on exhibition: museal buildings in Estonian Open Air Museum"
Joosep Metslang (EST)
"Kolga farm's granary and barn building: reconstructing and adapting a log structure"
Alois Andreas Põdra (EST)
"Wooden rural houses in Estonia: technical state and existing renovation practice among homeowners"
Mikk Luht (EST)
Ecological building materials and techniques
Jüri Juurikas (EST)
"Airtightness – what is it and why do we need it?”
Jonas Söderström
Sustainability with ABB
Zbigniew Kasprzyk (PLN)
Environmental documentation with class-leading level of detail
MAY 25 - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR LOG HOUSE BUILDERS
Handcrafted log house builders’ competition is a unique event both in Estonia and on an international level. Professional log house builders can compare their skills with colleagues in an exciting and engaging format for the audience.

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