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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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Sep 6, 2012

Young Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture award to Tiina Antinoja

The award is given for a student work in which wood as a building material has a central role.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

Jun 1, 2012

AIA 2030 Commitment Program reports new results

The full report contains participating firm demographics, energy reduction initiatives undertaken by firms, anecdotal accounts, and lessons learned.

May 31, 2012

2011 Reconstruction Awards Profile: Ka Makani Community Center

An abandoned historic structure gains a new life as the focal point of a legendary military district in Hawaii.

May 31, 2012

Perkins+Will-designed engineering building at University of Buffalo opens

Clad in glass and copper-colored panels, the three-story building thrusts outward from the core of the campus to establish a new identity for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the campus at large.

May 29, 2012

Reconstruction Awards Entry Information

Download a PDF of the Entry Information at the bottom of this page.

May 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

Download a PDF of the Entry Form at the bottom of this page.

Apr 27, 2012

APA launches wood design web portal for building and design pros

Design professionals who are members of APA’s Professional Associates are automatically enrolled in the APA Designers Circle program.

Apr 26, 2012

Energy efficiency requirements heighten the importance of proper protection for roofing systems

Now more than ever, a well-insulated and well protected roof is critical in new or renovated commercial buildings.

Apr 16, 2012

Drake joins EYP as science and technology project executive

Drake’s more than 30 years of diversified design and project delivery experience spans a broad range of complex building types.

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