Fire and Fire-Retardant Timber Structures for Living in Sustainable Cities
Bahçeşehir University Timber Building Construction and Research Center continue to serve as a central hub within the timber construction sector—bringing together manufacturers, designers, inspectors, practitioners, and the young architects and engineers who are an essential part of our future. The Center remains a vibrant platform for meeting, learning, and sharing knowledge.
In the Fall of 2025, the Center will host a series of seminars that bring together all stakeholders in the timber construction industry. As part of this series, the seminar titled “Fire and Fire-Retardant Timber Structures for Living in Sustainable Cities” will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 09:30 to 17:00, at the BAU South Campus, Fazıl Say Hall.
The seminar aims to raise awareness and deepen understanding of designing and building with timber as a sustainable construction material. Today, sustainability and the development of building materials are among the most important priorities of the construction industry. Timber, as a renewable and versatile material, plays a crucial role in addressing these global challenges.
One of the key focuses of the seminar will be timber structures, innovation, and fire safety. The discussions will cover design strategies for fire resistance, the use of fire-retardant materials, and the development and application of bio-based fire-retardant solutions. These innovations are essential for ensuring that timber buildings meet modern safety standards while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Organized by the BAU Timber Building Constrcution and Research Center, in collaboration with the BAU Faculty of Architecture and Design and Nordtreat, a Finland-based company, this seminar invites you to rediscover timber as a modern construction material, and to explore innovative design approaches, fire-safe practices, and sustainable building solutions.
Join us to be inspired by the future of sustainable and fire-resilient construction, and to hear directly from designers and contractors about projects and applications.
