Northlake Commons
Seattle developer leads the way with mass timber lab-ready office
- Case Studies
CLT Shear Wall Options in the U.S.
Covers cross-laminated timber (CLT) and light-frame wood shear wall systems available for use now and in development
- Expert Tips
Construction Quality Assurance on Mass Timber Projects: Inspection and Observation
Considerations for project teams developing inspection and observation plans
- Solution Papers
Star Lofts
Mass timber/light-frame hybrid optimizes affordable housing design
- Case Studies
Design Considerations for Horizontal Penetrations in Glulam Beams
Guidance for designing and detailing MEPF penetrations in structural glulam beams including sizing and placement of holes as well as their aesthetic integration and fire protection
- Expert Tips
Fire Design of Gypsum Wall Board Over Mass Timber
Fire-resistance ratings of mass timber members achieved by a combination of direct-applied gypsum wallboard and inherent timber char
- Expert Tips
Denver Office Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study
Compares a four-story, Type III-A mass timber office building and a functionally equivalent alternate designed in steel—in terms of embodied carbon, cost, and construction speed.
- Research
Burwell Center for Career Achievement Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study
Compares a three-story, Type III-B mass timber building and a functionally equivalent alternate designed in steel—in terms of embodied carbon, cost, and construction speed.
- Research
Defining Sustainability in Wood Construction
How do we define sustainability in the built environment and what tools are available to measure it? WoodWorks Senior Technical Director Ashley Cagle, PE, SE, talks through key topics, tools, and resources related to sustainability in wood design.
- Videos
Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition
A comprehensive framework to resolve challenges that impact the insurability of mass timber buildings
- Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA
Identify what is required for two or more building designs to be compared to each other.
- Expert Tips
CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction
Considerations for mass timber floor and roof panels on cold-formed steel (CFS) stud bearing walls.
- Expert Tips
Nez Perce-Clearwater Office Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study
Compares a Type V-B, two-story mass timber/light-frame wood hybrid and a functionally equivalent alternate designed in steel—and the associated architectural systems in terms of global warming potential (GWP), dollar cost, and construction schedule.
- Research
Example Specifications for Mass Timber Panels
The example specification includes guidance on the variations and links to resources to assist in the design and specification process.
- Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Beam, Column, and Beam-Column Stability Considerations
Explores bracing parameters for compression and bending members in mass timber and light-frame wood structures
- Expert Tips
Mass Timber in Affordable Multi-Family Housing
Design steps, code compliance options, and material optimization strategies for those looking to utilize mass timber in affordable housing projects.
- Solution Papers
Atlanta's Famed Ponce City Market Development Expands Using Georgia-Grown Timber
Type III-B project demonstrates the influence that developers and their tenants have in generating demand for mass timber construction
- Case Studies
Study to Validate the Floor Vibration Design of a New Mass Timber Building
Applies the design procedures in WoodWorks’ U.S. Mass Timber Floor Vibration Design Guide to a mass timber project and compares the predicted and actual results
- Research
Vesterheim Commons
The design of Vesterheim Commons reflects a Norwegian tradition of using honest and humble materials to create a uniquely warm and beautiful space.
- Award Winner
Lakeridge Middle School
Mahlum Architects created this school in Lake Oswego, Oregon for the unique social and learning needs of middle school students.
- Award Winner