Tag: cross-laminated timber

By Holly Lennihan, RA, LEED AP and Thomas Corrado, LEED AP It’s no secret that buildings are a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions. For...

What is it and When Does it Make Sense? By Augustus “Gus” Raymond Entering the 19th century, the 482’ Strasbourg Cathedral was the tallest structure in...

Rewarded for research on cross-laminated timber The Marcus Wallenberg Prize – MWP - Oct 07, 2019 07:55 CEST –The appreciation is a highlight for me, says...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new residence hall on the University of Arkansas campus will provide more than just a vibrant living experience for students....

Code Applications, Construction Types and Fire Ratings By Richard McLain, PE, SE and Scott Breneman, PhD, PE, SE For many years, exposed heavy timber framing elements...

WASHINGTON, DC – Several construction industry groups sent a letter to the White House today urging Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, to review...

Scott Breneman, PhD, SE, WoodWorks – Wood Products Council, Matt Timmers, SE, John A. Martin & Associates, and Dennis Richardson, PE, CBO, CASp, American...

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) verified completion of Mjøstårnet, a mixed-use building in Brumunddal, Norway, that now holds the title of the “World’s Tallest Timber Building.” At 85.4 meters, it is also the third-tallest building in Norway and the country’s tallest with mixed functions.

University of Canterbury (UC) engineering doctoral candidate Justin Brown is guiding future timber core-wall design with his research, paving the way for eco-friendly, mid- to high-rise buildings.