Tag: cross-laminated timber
HASSLACHER Group first in Austria to invest in Valutec’s TC continuous kiln
HASSLACHER Group, one of the world’s leading producers of glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), invests in TC continuous kilns from Valutec. The deal...
The Timber Revolution: A Guide
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...
Cross-Laminated Timber
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...
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize – MWP
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...
Researchers Study Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in New Hall
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A new residence hall on the University of Arkansas campus will provide more than just a vibrant living experience for students....
Fire Design of Mass Timber Members
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...
Construction Industry Groups Urge the White House to Review Inequitable Federal Funding of Building...
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...
Tall Wood Buildings in the 2021 IBC
Scott Breneman, PhD, SE, WoodWorks – Wood Products Council, Matt Timmers, SE, John A. Martin & Associates, and Dennis Richardson, PE, CBO, CASp, American...
CTBUH Ratifies ‘World’s Tallest Timber Building’ Following Height Criteria Update
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.
