Education
Wood’s value for educational buildings has traditionally focused on cost, speed of construction, and environmental attributes such as carbon footprint. Now, with a greater ability to incorporate exposed wood structure into building designs, there is a growing emphasis on wood’s biophilic properties and contribution to occupant well-being. Learn how wood-frame and mass timber construction can add value and distinction to your educational projects.
Solution Papers Analysis Guidance for Cross-Laminated Timber Construction Exposed to Airblast Loading
Does your project need to meet blast-resistance requirements? This paper outlines a Protective Design Center Technical Report that enables engineers trained in structural dynamics to design cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures for blast loads.
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Designing Wood Structural Panels for Out-of-Plane Cantilevers Expert Tips
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Design Building at UMass Amherst – One of the Most Advanced Mass Timber Buildings in the U.S. Case Studies
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How Can a Developer/Owner Get Started with Mass Timber? Building Trends
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Getting to Yes: Making Effective Use of the Alternate Means Process Solution Papers
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Mass Timber Design Manual – Volume 2 Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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Mass Timber: Shifting Labor from Jobsite to Shop Building Trends
Upcoming Educational Building Events
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International Mass Timber Conference 2024 In Person · National · March 26 @ 8:00 am – March 28 @ 5:00 pm PDT
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Mass Timber Construction: Making the Case In Person · Midwest · April 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
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Mid-Rise Mass Timber: Navigating Construction Type Selection In Person, Online · West · April 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PDT
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Mass Timber Construction: Making the Case Online · Midwest · April 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Resources for Educational Projects
Get the practical information you can apply to projects. Learn about the latest advances and code requirements, explore innovative projects, and expand your knowledge of wood design.
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Architectural Finishes and Mass Timber: A Primer Expert Tips
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Exterior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings – Part 1: Code Requirements and Commonly Used Materials Expert Tips
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Understanding the Carbon Numbers in a Wood EPD Expert Tips
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What Net Zero Means in the Building Construction Industry Expert Tips
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Regulating Off-Site Construction: Ensuring Code Compliance in a Factory-Built Environment Expert Tips
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Concealed Spaces in Light-Frame Wood Construction Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Educational Projects
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Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Detailed guidance on specific aspects of wood design and construction, plus inventories of fire and acoustically-tested assemblies.
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CAD & Revit Details
Hundreds of searchable details for mass timber and light wood-frame buildings.
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Online Calculators
Calculate height and area options or estimate your project’s wood carbon footprint.
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