[Non-residential Wooden Buildings: How Do We Proceed After All?] Hosting the First Free Seminars Revealing 'Where to Use CLT' in 20 Minutes

Meiken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture; President and CEO: Koichiro Nakashima) will exhibit at the 'Non-residential Wooden Architecture Fair 2026' to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 (Wed) to 15 (Fri), 2026.

At this exhibition, we will introduce practical ways to utilize CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) and glulam through spatial exhibits using actual structural timber and introductions to diverse case studies.

Also, as a first-time initiative, we will hold mini-seminars inside the booth every day during the event (no reservation required / free to participate).

What is the Non-residential Wooden Architecture Fair?

The 'Non-residential Wooden Architecture Fair 2026' is a specialized exhibition held within 'BREX', a comprehensive exhibition for housing, architecture, and real estate. Against the backdrop of realizing a decarbonized society and the growing need for wood utilization, the latest technologies and case studies regarding wooden and wood-based structures in non-residential sectors such as stores, warehouses, offices, and apartment complexes are showcased. It is drawing attention as a place where designers, builders, developers, and local government officials gather to concretely examine non-residential wooden buildings from concept to realization.

[Exhibition Overview]

- Exhibition Name: Non-residential Wooden Architecture Fair 2026 (inside 'BREX', the comprehensive exhibition for housing, architecture, and real estate)
- Date: May 13 (Wed) - 15 (Fri), 2026
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 3 & 4
- Meiken Kogyo Booth Number: S9-38

* Advance registration is required for attendance (free admission).

↓ Register to attend the Non-residential Wooden Fair here ↓

https://innovent-expo.jp/brex/entry/

Meiken Kogyo Exhibition Booth to 'Experience' CLT and Glulam

The highlight of the booth, which uses actual structural timber, is its composition demonstrating both an impressive sense of scale and the coexistence of design and workability. In a space wrapped in wood, we will introduce our diverse past case studies and latest initiatives through video and panel displays.

Exhibition Content (Partial)

- CLT Apartment Series using standard models
- Box-type unit using CLT: 'CLT Cell Unit'
- Environmentally friendly gas stations
- 'MK System Warehouse Architecture' combining steel frame and CLT

MK System Warehouse Architecture Model Diagram

[Mini Seminar] 20 Minutes to Grasp the Reality of CLT & Non-residential Wood Architecture Not Found in Drawings

During the exhibition, we will hold 20-minute mini-seminars every day inside the booth.
We will disseminate useful information for realizing non-residential wooden buildings aimed at designers and builders.

No reservations are required, and participation is free. We look forward to seeing you at our booth (S9-38).
* The contents of each mini-seminar may change slightly depending on the situation and progress on the day.

↓ Recommended for designers and contractors who ↓

- Want to propose wooden/CLT structures in non-residential projects but are anxious about the structure and how to proceed.
- Are interested in CLT but cannot concretely imagine where to use it in actual projects.
- Feel the need to organize their thoughts on design, structure, construction, and cost.
- Want to hear site-based stories that cannot be understood from drawings or catalogs.

Seminar 1: Total Production of Non-residential Wooden Buildings! The Strengths of the Timber Structure Division
From proposals at the planning stage to cooperation in structural design and carpentry.
We will introduce the business contents of Meiken Kogyo's Timber Structure Division, which supports the realization of non-residential wooden buildings in all phases.

[For those who wonder]
- I want to tackle non-residential wooden architecture, but who should I consult?

Seminar 2: Grasping the Image of CLT Utilization through Practical Examples by Application
We will introduce ways of thinking about CLT utilization by application and scales that are easy to implement, using real examples.

[For those who wonder]
- Are there suitable and unsuitable applications for CLT?
- What are realistic scales and usages in non-residential areas?

Seminar 3: CLT Apartment Series using Standard Models
We will introduce a module system streamlined consistently from design to construction, and initiatives to standardize apartment complexes featuring comfortable living environments.

[For those who wonder]
- Is an apartment complex viable with CLT?
- What about business feasibility and usability?

Seminar 4: BIM Utilization Demonstration to Streamline CLT Design and Construction
We will introduce key points of BIM utilization in CLT architecture and practical usages that lead to efficiency in design and construction.
Hiraki Architectural Design Office, with whom we collaborate on projects, will serve as the instructor.

[For those who wonder]
- What changes when using BIM?
- I know BIM is important, but how should I use it?

Seminar 5: Box-type Wooden Unit 'CLT Cell Unit'
We will explain the mechanisms and features of the CLT box-type unit and images of its application in non-residential architecture with concrete examples.
Gate, with whom we collaborate on projects, will serve as the instructor.

[For those who wonder]
- How is it different from conventional CLT architecture?
- What applications are CLT units suited for?

Special lectures at the lecture venue