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How Can You Meet Sustainability Objectives with Wood Buildings? We have a 3-page brief full of insights from developers of #masstimber projects in the U.S. Check it out to learn how your team can take advantage of wood’s benefits to create buildings that contribute value by attracting tenants, align with evolving policy requirements, and appeal to investors who are increasingly seeking sustainable investments. Keep reading at woodworks.org: https://lnkd.in/eZ_QbuhH Pictured: Timber House, a six-story GLT and glulam residential project at 670 Union Street in Brooklyn, NY. MESH Architectures / Photo Travis Mark

Mass Timber 101: Our paper “What is Mass Timber?” is a great reference to have on-hand—or to share as a primer with staff and clients. In addition to defining mass timber products and their applications, it outlines where to source mass timber for U.S. projects and key resources for developers, building designers, and construction professionals. Bookmark the page and download a pdf here: https://lnkd.in/d8BScYHb Pictured: 5-ply CLT / photo by Marcus Kauffman #learnhowwoodworks #masstimber #timberengineering #masstimberconstruction #woodproducts #woodworks #timber #clt

Mass timber manufacturer and WoodWorks partner Kalesnikoff is expanding their manufacturing capacity with an 80,000-square-foot assembly plant for prefabricated #masstimber buildings. “We started as a forestry company, then a sawmill, then mass timber. And, now, with prefabricated mass timber buildings, we are in construction,” says Chris Kalesnikoff, chief operating officer of Kalesnikoff Lumber. Read the story below and see their products in projects on WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) here: https://lnkd.in/eGGYF6MJ   https://lnkd.in/gP4yywbj  

The American Wood Council has released a set of new, third-party regional industry average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that provide more granular data—and underscore the commitment to transparency regarding the #sustainability of U.S. wood products. Read more 👇

Thank you to David T. Ford, PE, RRC, RWC, LEED AP (Walter P Moore) and Faith Oi, PhD (University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Dept) for joining last week's webinar to talk about designing with wood in hot and humid climates and to Sterling Structural for the manufacturer Q&A afterwards. Still have questions about using wood in hot and humid climates? Ask WoodWorks. Email [email protected] or connect with the director in your region for free project assistance: https://lnkd.in/gcFH4Pq6 Here are a few quick links to related resources at woodworks.org: — Wood-Frame Schools: Durability Techniques for Interior High Traffic and Moisture Areas: https://lnkd.in/ekgW7SyC — Effective Termite Protection for Multi-Family and Commercial Wood Buildings: https://lnkd.in/eSWvA3-h — Considerations for Roof Ponding in Low-Slope Wood-Frame Roofs: https://lnkd.in/egveuvue Pictured: Wilkes Elementary School / Mahlum Architects / photo Benjamin Benschneider; from Wood-Frame Schools: Durability Techniques for Interior High Traffic and Moisture Areas

Don't miss your chance to get a complimentary pass to the Mass Timber+ Offsite Construction Conference (at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo), taking place November 12-14 in Philadelphia. The survey to enter the drawing closes tomorrow! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eDSrctK7 Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/ecJU3hcs

OPENING DAY! Portland International Airport's upcoming expansion is a testament to #sustainablearchitecture and community-focused design. By utilizing #masstimber sourced locally and prioritizing passenger experience, #PDX is setting a new standard for airports. This project showcases the power of #biophilicdesign and the importance of considering airports as civic spaces. Let's redefine what an airport can be! See this project and project team members on WIN:https://lnkd.in/dN2Ghuki Congrats to this dream design team: Arup KPFF Consulting Engineers Skanska Swinerton Timberlab Freres Wood Simpson Strong-Tie #woodarchitecture #sustainability #airportdesign #PDX #architecture #design Article: https://lnkd.in/gkzGtG59

Is Tall Mass Timber the Optimal Solution for Multi-Family High-Rise Construction? As urbanization and rising land costs drive greater densification, the need for efficient and sustainable construction methods become increasingly crucial. Read our 4-page brief featuring commentary from developers of U.S. tall mass timber projects, who collectively answer — “Why mass timber? Why now?” https://lnkd.in/dZTC3wP4 Pictured: Heartwood – Seattle, WA / Skipstone Development, atelierjones LLC / Eight stories of mass timber #tallwood #tallmasstimber #masstimberconstruction #realestatedevelopment #sustainablebuildings #multifamily #housing #highrise

Hybrid Design Expert Tip: Mass Timber Floor and Roof Panels Over Light-Frame Wood Walls One of the more recent developments in mid-rise multi-family design is the merger of mass timber and light-frame wood construction—typically light-frame bearing walls supporting mass timber floor and roof panels. Learn about how this hybrid approach utilizes the strengths of both systems: https://lnkd.in/eft7uM9u Pictured: Four stories of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and light-frame wood over a two-story concrete podium on the Canyons project in Portland, OR. Photo: Marcus Kauffman

Summer CEs: Don't miss David T. Ford, PE, RRC, RWC, LEED AP (Walter P Moore) and Faith Oi (University of Florida) on next Wednesday's free webinar. Register here: As a bonus at the end of the webinar (post credits) you'll also hear from our partner Sterling Structural for a manufacturer Q&A. See you next Wednesday! https://lnkd.in/ePAqt84n #moisturemanagement #wooddesign #termites #woodbuildings #humidity #architecture #engineering #construction #timber