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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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Multifamily Housing | Jan 4, 2018

Shigeru Ban’s mass timber tower in Vancouver gets city approval

The 232-foot-tall Terrace House luxury condo development will be the tallest hybrid wood structure in North America.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Dec 18, 2017

Canada’s newest funicular makes Edmonton’s largest green space more accessible

The incline elevator is located in downtown Edmonton and was publicly funded.

Wood | Nov 30, 2017

The first large-scale mass timber residence hall in the U.S. is under construction at the University of Arkansas

Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Modus Studio, Mackey Mitchell Architects, and OLIN collaborated on the design.

Codes and Standards | Nov 15, 2017

U.S. finalizes tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber

The duties would add 20% or more to cost if trade negotiators can’t find common ground.

Wood | Huber Engineered Woods LLC | Oct 24, 2017

Multifamily framers recommend AdvanTech® products for flat, even flooring base

With lengthy exposure time, reliably stiff, moisture-resistant subflooring is key in reducing risk of delays.

Green | Aug 11, 2017

A school’s sports hall is created entirely from bamboo

The building boasts a zero-carbon footprint and is naturally ventilated.

Codes and Standards | Jul 27, 2017

Five fire scenarios tested on full-scale mass timber building

Results will help inform code changes.

Industrial Facilities | Jul 26, 2017

EGGER will invest $700 million to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility

The company says the new facility will create 770 jobs over the next 15 years.

Office Buildings | Jul 19, 2017

James Corner Field Operations, designers of the High Line, creates rooftop amenity spaces for three Dumbo office buildings

The new spaces range from about 8,500 to 11,000 sf and were added to Two Trees Management’s anchor office buildings.

Reconstruction & Renovation | Jul 18, 2017

Mortenson Construction incorporates 100-year-old barn into new Portland office space

Mortenson deconstructed the barn and repurposed it for the new space.

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