Here we keep you up to date on findings from current dialogue platforms, completed research projects within the framework of the Swiss Forest and Wood Research Funding Switzerland (FOWO-CH), as well as past events.
Timber hybrid systems and adhesive technologies in structural engineering The 57th S-WIN advanced training course took place on October 27th and 28th, 2026, at the Thurgauerhof Congress Centre in Weinfelden. With 190 participants, the event generated considerable interest and underscored the importance of timber-hybrid systems and innovative adhesive technologies for the further development of structural timber engineering. Led by Andrea Frangi (ETH Zurich) and Reto Frei (B
On June 17, 2026, as part of S-WIN's Top Wood program, a company visit took place at Kaufmann Oberholzer AG in Buhwil. Around the wood competence center, which was expanded in 2025, participants were able to learn in detail about modern wood processing techniques, industrial manufacturing, and current research activities in the field of engineered wood construction. After the welcoming remarks, the visit continued through the company's state-of-the-art production facilities.
Timber construction as a climate savior or greenwashing? On January 22, 2026, S-WIN, together with DeCIRRA, hosted a dialogue platform in Basel to critically examine the promise of carbon storage in timber construction. There is great interest in timber construction as a carbon sink. But how can this climate benefit be reliably measured and potentially monetized? Together with experts from research, industry, and administration, S-WIN discussed the opportunities and risks o
