Light-frame design and construction
For centuries, buildings have been built using the trusted and proven methods of light-frame wood construction. It is now being used to construct a more diverse range of larger and taller building types from schools and health care facilities to commercial office and multifamily projects.
Mass timber design and construction
Mass timber systems are creating new design opportunities in design and construction, from long-spanning roof structures to timber towers. The strength and versatility of mass timber is what is making taller and larger innovative wood buildings possible.
Hybrid design and construction
Further advancements are being made using hybrid construction systems that incorporate wood. Once the predominant domain of concrete and steel, these hybrid systems are creating new opportunities for sustainable timber-built architecture.
Prefabricated design and construction
Factory-built, prefabricated technologies—using both light-frame and mass timber—are offering a nimbler, quicker and more integrated way to construct today’s buildings.
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The Confluence | Photo credit: Matthew Bolt Photography
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