Jin H. Kim                                         Chairman of KWBDA                           

Professor Jin H. Kim, principal and founder of  Wood Building Design Center has over 25 years experience as a Architect from Canada.  After moved from Canada, Prof. Kim worked for Wood Building Center , Kookmin University, also he is a chairman of Korea Wood Building Design  Association under the MOCT and Senior Director of  Wood Culture Forum under the KFS. His expertise includes architectural design,technical skill, indentity, new technical information about international wood building.

■   Wood - frame House Inspection Experimental Program

-  Training  of  KWBDA seeking to apply for inspector qualifications.
-  Administering examination is only for KWBDA member who have been trained and educated at the Wood    Building Design Center.
-  Inspection for any wood frame house is not necessary, only if requested by the home owner or builder.
-  Development and publishing of a production checklist manual for builders and by the Korea Wood Building    Design Association.
-  In future, the development of a training program with the MOCT for local regional officers who would
   be accountable and responsible for inspections.

To ensure the quality of light -weight wood frame housing, a third party inspection system which is operated by government, government agents, associations or institutes should be put in place.  The same is true even for single family houses that do not require a building permit or inspection for housing under the 60 pyung (200㎡) in suburban areas.
On-site inspection may be easily performed and can result in better quality wood frame construction in Korea 

■  The License of Wood Building Designer and Technician

Before to get National Technical Qualification Testing from Human Resources Development (HRD) which is government agent for national technical qualification testing and registration,  The Korea Wood Building  Design Association (KWBDA) has been started Wood Design Technical  Qualification (WDTQ) Examination at Jan. 23, 2005, also 2nd examination will be July 24.

■  The Healthy Home Design Center

  Training programs for Wood Building Design Center
The WBDC has rapidly become Korea's premier wood building design career training institute.  Our focus on education, as well as our networks within the industry, has resulted in programs that are technically sound, relevant and up-to-date with current market and industry demands.

Rapid advances in technology have increased public expectations with respect to living standards and wood-frame building construction in Korea.  Wood-frame buildings are expected to be designed and constructed in accordance with rigorous standards of workmanship and safety while at the same time incorporating all the features that contribute to speedy construction, financial efficiency and user satisfaction.
High public expectations and the dynamic nature of the industry present both a challenge and an opportunity: attractive criteria for any career.  Upon graduation from our program, WBDC graduates are truly job ready to meet the demands of the industry and the evolving Korean market.

■   Training and Education
In addition, in order for wood frame housing to become more accepted  and competitive in the Korean market, it is essential that Korean  consumers and builders become more aware of the technical benefits,  requirements, and costs associated with wood frame housing.  To this end, the Wood Building Design Center (WBDC) and Korea Wood Building Design Association(KWBDA) has been established in 1997 and has graduated more than 1450 students as of the end of 2003.
WBDC and KWBDA offers a full range of learning opportunities in   part-time studies through six courses.

■  The  Program & Courses
1) One Year Diploma Program:
This program is designed to provide students with overall and   comprehensive preparation for rewarding careers in the wood building  design and construction industry.
2) Three Month Studio Program:
This program is designed to provide students with a general understanding and achievement in connection with wood building design technology during a three month period.
3) Home Design and CAD Program:
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to  discover home design, drawing and planning for aspiring architects,  designer and home owners.
4) Multi-Family House Design Program:
This program is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of three-story wood-frame building technology, including anticipated    revisions to the Building Code with respect to such area.
5) Wood Design Studio Program:
This program is designed to provide for University students with a basic  introduction to architectural design concepts and skills in connection  with wood-frame buildings during the holiday school sessions (summer  and winter) with the sponsorship of industry participants.
6) Wood Frame House Builder's Program (One Month):
This program is designed to provide students with a basic skill and   practice of framing work and some finishing as Carpentry training.

■   Details of the One Year Diploma Course
Program Length :  One year, beginning in March and September
Attractions : The expanding field of Wood Building Design Technology presents opportunities:                           With designers :  *  Assisting in wood frame building design
                                *  Specification writing
                                *  Construction inspection
With Suppliers :   * Explaining the capabilities and application of materials and systems
With Contractors and Developers :  * Estimating, making shop drawing and supervision
                                                                * Practice