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Oregon State University builds a first-of-its-kind mass timber research lab

In Corvallis, Oreg., the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex at Oregon State University aims to achieve a distinction among the world’s experimental research labs: It will be the first all-mass-timber lab meeting rigorous vibration criteria (2000 micro-inches per second, or MIPS).


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British Columbia hospital features mass timber community hall

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project in Duncan, British Columbia, features an expansive community hall featuring mass timber construction. The hall, designed to promote social interaction and connection to give patients, families, and staff a warm and welcoming environment, connects a Diagnostic and Treatment (“D&T”) Block and Inpatient Tower.



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Wood | Apr 8, 2016

New LEED Pilot ACP designed to help eliminate irresponsibly sourced materials

Illegal wood is primary target to restrict illicit material in the supply chain.

 

Wood | Mar 28, 2016

Waugh Thistleton designs one of the tallest timber office buildings in London

The nine-story Development House has vertical open spaces for light and air flow.

 

Wood | Mar 23, 2016

APA updates Engineered Wood Construction Guide

Provides recommendations on engineered wood construction systems.

Wood | Feb 8, 2016

BEST IN WOOD: WoodWorks announces 2016 design award winners

The Aspen Art Museum, Scott Family Amazeum, and Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins are among the projects honored by this year’s awards.

Wood | Feb 3, 2016

American Wood Council releases guide to wood construction in high wind areas

The guide is directed toward ensuring structural integrity to resist wind loads.

Wood | Jan 4, 2016

Concerns over new wood-frame, mid-rise residential building construction in Charlotte

Cheaper construction material may increase risk for firefighters.
Wood | Karyn Beebe | Dec 7, 2015

Compelling conversations about wood: Engineered wood as expressive design

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.

Wood | Nov 24, 2015

2015 Code Conforming Wood Design publication now available

Summarizes provisions in the 2015 International Building Code.

Mark Halverson | Nov 20, 2015

Schooling the visitor

Exposed glulam and other engineered wood products help WSU tell its technology story

Architects | Oct 20, 2015

Four building material innovations from the Chicago Architecture Biennial

From lightweight wooden pallets to the largest lengths of CLT-slabs that can be shipped across North America

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