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…techniques to deliver a wide range of structural solutions. While it is possible to construct a building entirely of wood, most wood buildings rely on some use of other materials….

…roof directly reflects the purpose of the Bamfield Marine Centre The scallop-shell wood roof is designed using 12 arched, stressed-skin shells about 12-feet wide and up to 50-feet long. Parallel…

…timber roof design made possible through precise prefabricated technology. Timber roof’s intricate design offers practical and sustainable design benefits. In the lobby, a 30-metre-long curved bench, made from milled reclaimed…

…trades students, wood material choices for the building’s construction was appropriate. Wood surrounds students as they learn various trade techniques for working with wood products and within wooden structures. Wood…

…for managing and conserving forest genetic resources in the province. With five seed orchards, two research stations and a dedicated Tree Seed Centre, this group provides important and specialized support…

…Kelowna embraced British Columbia’s Wood First Initiative by encouraging the use of wood throughout the new building, not only as structural members but as a main design feature. The building…

…Light wood frame (LWF) Mass timber Post-and-beam Project materials I-beams/I-joists Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) Lumber Plywood Trusses Photo courtesy of Innovation Building Group Next Close modal Photo courtesy of United…

…Designed for maximum flexibility, the interdisciplinary complex includes gathering spaces and common areas, various classroom sizes, offices and student support services, and a multi-purpose centre called the Innovation Studio. Showcasing…

…including council meetings as well as community use of a health centre, offices, community kitchen, learning centre, gymnasium, outdoor amphitheatre and cultural and historical displays. Connecting a wood structure with…