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❓Does #MassTimber make sense for #AffordableHousing? Yes - it does ✅ And here's how you do it. 1️⃣ First, #designers and #architects need to be up to speed on the current best practices. 2️⃣ Then, your #GC and #Contractors have to be able to make the most of the schedule savings #CLT and #MassTimber offer. 3️⃣ Last, look to successful projects that have already done it. Connect with those teams to see what worked and what didn't. Michaela Harms of Sterling Structural is hosting a workshop on these topics at the 2024 Mass Timber Group Summit this August in Denver. "The key to making #CLT affordable and accessible is in orienting mass timber building design towards standardization and repeatability, while revisioning the way that domestic mass timber suppliers can streamline their product range and delivery to improve accessibility and economic inclusion for CLT." 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝, 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 & 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐋𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 What You'll Learn: - Educate architects & designers on modular design methods - How contractors can provide crucial savings on cost and timeline to prevent CLT from being value- engineered out of projects - How CLT was used in two modular/hybrid multi-family approaches for projects in Des Moines, Iowa and Springdale, Arkansas. Come learn from teams actively building #AffordableHousing with #MassTimber and see how you can do it too!

Tall Mass Timber \\ 3 Projects, 3 Whys Why are developers using mass timber in high rise projects? The answers vary with site, client goals, and community needs: Sustainability Speed of install Market differentiation Lack of affordable options This new video highlights 3 unique tall mass timber projects. The full video is available here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9eGjwCV A Type IV-C building in Seattle with CLT on glulam frame, with MPP stairs A Type IV-B building in Denver, using mass timber as a differentiator in a neighborhood where thousands of units are under construction A Type IV-A building in Oakland, using a MPP point supported system Big thanks to these individuals for their time in the video, and their vision and work in crafting these mass timber projects: Andy Ball of oWOW, 1510 Webster project Andrew Katz, Katz Development, Return to Form project Susan Jones, atelierjones llc, Heartwood project Some notable facts about tall mass timber: The amount of timber ceilings in Type IV-B (up to 12 stories) which can be exposed has increased from 20% allowed in the 2021 IBC to 100% allowed in the 2024 IBC Several states/jurisdictions have already adopted these new (2024) code provisions, and others will throughout the year. Check out how your state currently ranks by using this map on the WoodWorks website here: https://lnkd.in/gQdbaX8Z The 2024 IBC changes were in part, as a result of successful fire testing carried out at the Research Institute of Sweden. That info, and links to the full report, is available here: https://lnkd.in/e2UTRhvd PS. we recorded these interviews at the 2023 International Mass Timber Conference. Glad to have it out in time for the '24 event! #masstimber #highrise #structuralengineering #architecture #construction

We are excited to share some of our mass timber projects over the years! With over 20 years of experience working with Mass Timber in British Columbia, SLA is recognized as a leader in the design of Mass Timber buildings, leveraging our proven experience to advance mass timber for various project types and sizes. With an in-depth understanding of different mass timber and engineered wood products, we can deliver on efficient design strategies to maximize structural efficiencies, while also utilizing BIM workflows to optimize the delivery of the project. We are committed to mitigating the environmental impacts of our projects, processes, and construction through the use of mass timber. Mass timber is a resilient, long-lasting, and sustainable material that can be used in place of steel or concrete to create structures that provide durable, cost-effective performance with less embodied carbon. Mass timber products can be utilized in various applications such as beams, columns, as well as floor, roof and wall panels, offering versatility in construction methods and design possibilities. Because it's components are precisely manufactured assemblies, they provide inherent thermal benefits and can help make building envelopes more energy-efficient and airtight. This makes mass timber buildings well-suited to energy-efficient construction and the rigorous standards of Passive House and Net-Zero-ready design. #masstimber #clt #timberarchitect #woodbuilding

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Looking forward to it - and hoping that by being clear about the opportunities and risks of timber structures that we can help move us, one project at a time, to a more sustainable and equitable future

Throughout history, post-and-beam construction concepts and design have been used as the model for constructing rural buildings. Previously referred to as pole barns, this construction method revolves around the strategic placement of large, widely spaced posts or columns. Post-frame buildings are known for their ability to withstand severe weather conditions. Using modern technology, engineers have updated these designs, extending the use of post-frame construction to commercial buildings. Common commercial applications include auto dealerships and repair shops, retail stores, office buildings, and churches. Since the turn of the century, the simplicity and durability of this type of construction has made it ideal for a range of structures, from agricultural and residential to commercial and industrial buildings. And typically, Southern Pine is the preferred wood! Learn more about Southern Pine in post frame construction projects! #southernpine #lumber #wood #buildwithwood #forestproducts #construction #sustainability #postframeconstruction #postandbeam #barns

In the June issue of Ascent – Precast Protects Life – several projects showcase the longevity, resiliency, life safety, and robust construction aspects of #precastconcrete. New York City Fire Department Rescue Company 2, Brooklyn, NY, is a 21,400-ft2 total-precast building designed by Studio Gang under the New York City Department of Design and Construction’s Project Excellence Program. The fire and rescue workers use the building to simulate a wide range of urban rescues. According to Rodia Valladares, design principal at Studio Gang, the façade had to be sturdy enough to withstand the abuse of the training exercises and stay crisp looking over time. “We wanted a solution that would provide structure, insulation, and envelope in one material.” Read the full article here and explore other examples of how precast protects life and property. https://hubs.li/Q02Gj1f50 High Concrete Group #howprecastbuilds #pci #precastconcrete

Join me as I walk our building site with Chris Eldridge, Director of Design and Construction at Eldridge Company. In the video, he walks me through the design of our flat roof, and what that entails. 💡 Here’s why this approach stands out: 🔶Quarter-inch pitch for smooth drainage. 🔶Integral PVC roof drains = no bulky downspouts. 🔶Internal drainage exits above grade for a seamless appearance. #construction #development #information #design #engineering #progress Christopher Eldridge David Carroll Matt Philpot

New changes to the B.C. Building Code are opening up possibilities for mass timber construction, while setting out new rules for encapsulation. https://ow.ly/JSls50SbMFb #constructionlaw #constructiondisputes