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  1. Northlake Commons

    Northlake Commons

    Seattle developer leads the way with mass timber lab-ready office

    • Case Studies
  2. CLT Shear Wall Options in the U.S.

    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
  3. Construction Quality Assurance on Mass Timber Projects: Inspection and Observation

    Construction Quality Assurance on Mass Timber Projects: Inspection and Observation

    Considerations for project teams developing inspection and observation plans

    • Solution Papers
  4. Star Lofts

    Star Lofts

    Mass timber/light-frame hybrid optimizes affordable housing design

    • Case Studies
  5. Design Considerations for Horizontal Penetrations in Glulam Beams

    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
  6. Fire Design of Gypsum Wall Board Over Mass Timber

    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
  7. Denver Office Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study

    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
  8. Burwell Center for Career Achievement Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study

    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
  9. Defining Sustainability in Wood Construction

    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
  10. Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition

    Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition

    A comprehensive framework to resolve challenges that impact the insurability of mass timber buildings

    • Guides, Manuals & Inventories
  11. Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA

    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
  12. CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction

    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
  13. Nez Perce-Clearwater Office Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study

    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
  14. Example Specifications for Mass Timber Panels

    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
  15. Beam, Column, and Beam-Column Stability Considerations

    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
  16. Mass Timber in Affordable Multi-Family Housing

    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
  17. Atlanta's Famed Ponce City Market Development Expands Using Georgia-Grown Timber

    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
  18. Study to Validate the Floor Vibration Design of a New Mass Timber Building

    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
  19. Vesterheim Commons

    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
  20. Lakeridge Middle School

    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