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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 | HDR | Oct 2, 2019

Why mass timber?

In a world where the construction industry is responsible for 40% to 50% of CO2 emissions, renewable ma­terials, such as wood, can help mitigate the rate of global warming.

Office Buildings | Sep 25, 2019

'Catalyst' will be Washington’s first CLT office building

Katerra is the design builder for the project with Michael Green Architecture as the design architect.

Codes and Standards | Sep 9, 2019

Free app calculates maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings

A free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction has been released.

Codes and Standards | Aug 29, 2019

Code-conforming wood design guide available

The guide summarizes provisions for the use of wood and wood products in the 2018 IBC.

Wood | Jul 8, 2019

Campaign launched to promote ‘climate-smart wood’

The Forest Stewardship Council and other groups aim to help buyers understand and make it easier to locate lumber that meets sustainable forestry standards.

Wood | Apr 2, 2019

Natural wood plays wellness-focused role in SHoP Architects' latest project

The National Veterans Resource Center, scheduled to be completed in 2020, will highlight warm natural wood in its construction.

Wood | Mar 20, 2019

3XN to design North America’s tallest timber office building in Toronto

The office will rise in the emerging Bayside community.

Wood | Mar 5, 2019

Sweden’s tallest timber building is open for business

C.F. Møller Architects designed the building.

Wood | Feb 14, 2019

Gensler designs Texas’ first full mass timber building

The 8,500-sf structure will be located in Fredericksburg.

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