Sunny exterior view of Audain Art Museum showing trapezoidal panelized prefabricated wood roof with laminated strand lumber (LSL) and parallel strand lumber (PSL) providing sheathing and structure

Wood in hospitality and tourism

Audain Art Museum | Photo credit: James Dow, courtesy of Patkau Architects

Wood welcomes visitors

In the competitive hospitality industry, developers and architects are continuously seeking fresh, imaginative and sustainable design ideas that help differentiate their hotel, restaurant, banquet hall and other hospitality venues from their competitors.

The long-recognized benefits of building with wood and wood products from British Columbia (B.C.) continue to provide value for hospitality building owners. The popularity of B.C. wood is one of the many drivers adding to Canada’s leadership in wood design and construction.

Owners and developers of hospitality venues are constantly balancing their desire to design innovative buildings that provide exceptional guest experiences against their need to build and operate sustainable, affordable, functional facilities.

The Wood in hospitality and tourism case study demonstrates how design, functionality and aesthetics of a structure are vital components to success in the competitive hospitality industry.

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