By Peter Moonen (Canadian Wood Council) & Étienne Bélanger (Forest Products Association of Canada)
SEMINAR OVERVIEW
Forests, wood products, and mass timber are at the forefront of sustainable, low-carbon building innovation. This seminar explores how sustainably managed forests, bio-based materials, and modern timber systems support high-performance building design and help shape resilient, climate-positive communities.
Drawing from national expertise in forestry, sustainability, and wood construction, our speakers will explain how mass timber integrates into leading green building standards—LEED®, Built Green®, Passive House—and how thoughtful material choices can meaningfully reduce a building’s environmental footprint.
This session invites students, researchers, and industry professionals to rethink the future of sustainable design through the lens of wood—the world’s most renewable construction material.
It’s not just about designing with wood—it’s about designing for a sustainable future.
SEMINAR DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM ET
Duration: 1 hour
Topic: Designing with Mass Timber: Principles of Sustainability
Format: Virtual (Click Here to Join)
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Peter Moonen
National Sustainability Manager, Canadian Wood Council
Peter Moonen is a leading voice in advancing sustainable building practices in Canada. His work promotes the science-based environmental benefits of wood products, the role of forests in climate resilience, and the integration of mass timber into modern building codes and performance standards.
Étienne Bélanger
Vice President, Indigenous Relations & Forestry, Forest Products Association of Canada
Étienne Bélanger brings deep expertise in sustainable forest management, Indigenous partnerships, and the environmental performance of Canada’s forest sector. His work focuses on ensuring forests remain healthy, productive, and aligned with long-term climate goals.
SHARE & PARTICIPATION
Students participating in the NSERC Alliance Grant – Next-Generation Wood Construction are expected to attend at least 50% of the HQP Seminar Series. Please share this seminar with colleagues, collaborators, and anyone interested in sustainable construction and forest-based innovation.
We look forward to your participation in HQP Seminar XXVIII.