By Mr. Bruno Stadler, Project Manager, Timbase (Squamish, BC)
SEMINAR OVERVIEW
This seminar introduced Timbase’s prefabricated timber basement and foundation systems as an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional concrete foundations.
Mr. Bruno Stadler shared insights into the design, manufacturing, and installation of engineered timber basement systems that offer advantages in energy efficiency, embodied carbon reduction, and improved thermal comfort. The presentation also highlighted practical applications of these systems in residential and light-commercial construction, emphasizing their potential for healthier and more versatile below-grade living spaces.
SEMINAR DETAILS
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Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 1:00 PM ET
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Duration: 1 hour
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Topic: Prefabricated Timber Basement and Foundation Systems
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Speaker: Mr. Bruno Stadler, Project Manager, Timbase
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Format: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Join Zoom Meeting: Click here to join
Meeting ID: 961 2332 0724
Passcode: 160364
Dial-in (US): +1 309-205-3325
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mr. Bruno Stadler is a Swiss-born timber builder with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in timber construction across Europe and North America. Currently serving as Project Manager at Timbase, based in Squamish, BC, he combines deep practical expertise with a strong commitment to sustainability. His work focuses on advancing prefabricated timber solutions that reduce environmental impact and elevate the performance of building systems.
Bruno is passionate about wood as a renewable material and continues to champion its use as a healthier and more ecological alternative to conventional construction methods.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This seminar is part of the HQP Seminar Series organized under the NSERC Alliance Grant: Next-Generation Wood Construction. The series serves as a platform for interdisciplinary learning and knowledge exchange across academic, research, and professional communities working in the field of timber construction.
Students directly supported under the Alliance Grant are expected to attend at least 50% of the seminar series.
Please feel free to share this seminar and related materials with colleagues and peers who may be interested.
We look forward to your continued participation in the series!