Building Contemporary Ecological Structures: Engineered Timber Stories from Practice

As the built environment continues to evolve toward more sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions, engineered timber is emerging as one of the most innovative materials shaping contemporary architecture today.

This engaging session will explore the possibilities of ecological design through the lens of practice, unpacking how timber construction is redefining the relationship between sustainability, technology, materiality, and architectural expression.

Architect and practitioner Pablo Corroto Padrillo will share valuable insights, project experiences, and stories from practice, reflecting on the growing role of engineered timber in contemporary ecological structures and the future of responsible building.