At the event, TranDuc announced strategic partnerships with the American Institute of Architects – AIA Southeast Asia (AIA SEA), Rothoblaas (Italy), MINDA (Germany), and Life Design Kabaya (Japan), with the aim of supporting the adoption of engineered timber in the region.
As sustainability standards become more widely adopted, timber architecture – particularly engineered wood – is being considered as a potential construction approach. However, participants noted that challenges remain in implementation rather than in the availability of technology.
Presentations at the event addressed these issues from multiple perspectives, highlighting the need for a coordinated value chain across design, manufacturing, and construction.
Speakers holding hands at the event. Photo courtesy of TranDuc |
Opening the program, Cathy Saldaña, President of AIA Southeast Asia, highlighted the role of architectural standards in supporting sustainable development and consistent implementation. Yoshihiko Yamaoka, a representative of Life Design Kabaya, presented examples from Japan, illustrating how timber housing models can be deployed at scale through industrialized processes to reduce construction time and maintain quality.
Mario Kurniadi, General Manager of Rothoblaas Indonesia, emphasized the importance of connection systems and construction standards in ensuring the safety and feasibility of timber structures. Andreas Rudolf, Vice President of the Timber Division at MINDA, noted the role of advanced production technology in supporting precision and scalability.
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Andreas Rudolf, Vice President of the Timber Division at MINDA speaks at the event, Photo courtesy of TranDuc |
MINDA currently provides mass timber production lines for TranDuc Corporation, supporting the company’s manufacturing capabilities in line with international standards.
Tran Duc Hieu, CEO of TranDuc Corporation, stated that effective implementation of timber architecture requires integration across design, technical standards, manufacturing, and construction. He noted that collaboration with international partners can support the application of these solutions in both domestic and regional markets.
According to TranDuc, the partnerships represent a step toward developing a more integrated ecosystem, where design, technology, and production processes are aligned to support practical implementation.
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Nguyen Huy Hien, Technical Director of TranDuc Corporation, speaks at the event. Photo courtesy of TranDuc |
TranDuc plans to continue research and development activities in this area, including the introduction of a new construction technology model scheduled for June.
With more than 20 years of experience in timber manufacturing and construction, TranDuc Corporation is expanding its investment in production technology and project execution capacity. The company aims to strengthen its role in the construction value chain while contributing to the development of sustainable building solutions in the region.
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