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Wood | Dec 11, 2019

Design plans submitted to San Francisco for the largest mass timber office building in North America

Suppliers of engineered wood products are suddenly scrambling to keep up with demand.

Wood | Dec 6, 2019

The University of Arkansas is now home to America’s largest mass timber building

A design collaborative led by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Modus Studio, Mackey Mitchell Architects, and OLIN designed the project.

Wood | Oct 24, 2019

Could mass timber be a game changer for stadium design?

Projects throughout the U.S. and Canada showcase the design and environmental traits of large-scale wood sports facilities. 

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.

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