From engineered wood to high-performance glass, today’s best building materials are chosen for durability, efficiency, and ...
A new kind of construction with a not-so-new material is taking off in the U.S. Mass timber can replace steel and concrete in large buildings and proponents say it’s greener and faster to build with.
‘In France, we build more with concrete and stone than wood,’ he said. ‘When I was exposed to Japanese building culture, I realised how you could build fantastic structures with wood. This material ...
Wood, an age-old building material, has left its mark on the history of architecture. Structures like townhouses and ancient cathedrals have seen usage and innovation with wood as a primary material.
If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...
Remember those old-fashion Lincoln Logs children once played with back before they became glued to their tablets? Today, creative design using wooden materials is no longer just for kids. Across the ...
The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation serves as a research and development laboratory for construction technologies and wood-centered affordable housing. The regional ...
When complete, the Ascent will be the tallest timber building in the world. (Courtesy Korb Associates Architects) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining ...
Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Timber Building Design at One of the Best Structural Engineering Schools in the Nation. Sustainable construction is the use of renewable and recyclable materials in ...
Seattle District, JBLM Army Garrison, and 1st Special Forces Group leadership joined to celebrate the Department of War’s largest-to-date construction project using mass timber. When complete, the ...