Mass timber has banks seeing green

First United Bank Invests in First Mass Timber Buildings in Texas, Oklahoma

Engineered Wood’s Appeal is More Than Skin Deep

When framing estimates for a new apartment complex in Rialto, California, came in too high, a savvy developer decided to have the project value engineered. A switch to glulam and wood-framed shear walls got the project back in the black. 

Fast-rising designers Ben Kasdan and Blake Jackson offer candid perspectives from both coasts on the merits—and challenges—of designing with wood and compare notes on how architects can change perceptions by dreaming big and pushing boundaries.

Temporary Expansion Joints in Large Structures

Not all roof and ceiling assemblies are created equal, especially when it comes to energy performance.

Stronger building components combined with more intentionally constructed connections can mean the difference between buildings that withstand tornadoes and those that don’t.

This installment features a wide-ranging discussion that reveals how a mix of engineered wood products lend themselves to expressive design — and what’s blocking today’s designers from fully embracing this aesthetic.