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Guidance for Using Alternative Solutions
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What is a primary benefit of using alternative solutions in mass timber construction, as discussed in the video?
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To bypass all current building code requirements.
To enable the use of mass timber in ways not prescriptively allowed by current codes.
To reduce the cost of building materials overall.
To eliminate the need for fire safety measures in timber construction.
According to the video, what is crucial when proposing alternative solutions involving mass timber?
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Eliminating any collaboration with engineering professionals.
Ensuring the alternative solution decreases the building's structural integrity.
Gaining pre-approval of the solution from building authorities during the planning stages.
Using alternative solutions to contradict established sustainability goals.
What role does design assist play in integrating mass timber into existing building systems?
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It prevents any design modifications once construction begins.
It facilitates the collaborative process to optimize mass timber integration.
It discourages innovation in the use of building materials.
It ensures that mass timber cannot be used in high-rise buildings.
True or False: Mass timber projects using alternative solutions must always compromise on environmental sustainability to gain approval.
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True
False
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