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Join the Webinar: Sound and Vibration to explore mass timber’s acoustics, comparing sound transmission and absorption to steel and concrete.

Webinar: Sound and Vibration in Mass Timber Buildings: A Practical Guide

  • Design Examples, Engineering, Mass Timber, Publications, Wood Design
The University of Toronto Academic Tower at the Goldring Centre, featuring a modern architectural design with a glass facade and a brown sloped roof, overlooking a sports field.

The Goldring Centre – University of Toronto Academic Tower

Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Project Category: Institutional
Major Classification: D  – Offices
Height: 14 Storeys
Building Area: 176,549 ft2

Description:

The University of Toronto’s new academic tower is a14 storey mass timber building, currently under construction, built with GLT components. Realizing an innovative building of this size and complexity that goes beyond prescriptive height limit of the Ontario Building Code required extensive support and a capable, timber experienced project team. Technical project interactions with WoodWorks staff date back to 2016 and we have tracked 21 direct interactions related to this project. A deeper look at our project data reveals that the project team had an additional 23 indirect interactions with the WoodWorks team (attending events, requesting technical documents, etc.). The project team has 28 projects in their combined experience portfolio, indicating an experienced, supported design team was able to push forward an alternative solutions success storey and one of North America’s tallest wood buildings.

 

  • Fire Codes, Fire Resistance, Fire Safety, Mass Timber

Large-Scale Fire Tests of A Mass Timber Building Structure

The Canadian Wood Council partnered with federal and provincial governments and organizations, as well as key experts, to conduct a series of five fire research burns on a full-scale mass timber structure in Ottawa. The primary purpose of the project was to support market acceptance of tall and large mass timber buildings in Canada and to encourage the construction of buildings that include mass timber.

  • CWC, Educational Buildings, Mass Timber, Sustainable Design, Vancouver Schools

Advancing Mass Timber Systems in Vancouver Schools

  • Commercial Buildings, construction, low rise buildings, Low-rise, Low-rise Buildings, lowrise, Mass Timber

Low-Rise Commercial Construction in Wood

Across Canada, the low-rise non-residential sector—think offices, retail stores, warehouses, and restaurants—presents a major growth opportunity for structural wood systems, including light wood-frame, heavy timber, mass timber, and hybrid construction.

Together, retail, office, and light industrial warehouse buildings account for nearly 75% of new floor space in this market each year. Yet despite their scale, these segments continue to show low uptake of structural wood.

As retailers adapt to the shift toward online shopping and businesses compete to attract talent, the design and performance of their buildings matter more than ever. Wood offers a sustainable, visually appealing solution that enhances employee well-being and elevates commercial spaces.

This new technical publication explores the market potential, challenges, and the role wood can play in redefining this sector.

Canadian Wood Council Welcomes Federal Investment in Forestry Innovation and Housing Solutions
Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 98
Webinar: Mass Timber Industrial Buildings and Warehouses
Photo credit: Andrew Latreille
Webinar: Exploring the Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber for Tallwood Construction
Canadian Wood Council Applauds Nova Scotia’s Prioritization of Wood Products for Construction and Heating in Public Buildings
Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber
Canadian Wood Council Supports Ontario’s Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan
Mass Timber Course of Construction Insurance Project Questionnaire + Checklist
The Exchange
Webinar: Understanding Glulam: The structural and architectural capabilities of mass timber
Brampton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop
Mass Timber Construction Success Checklist

Canadian Wood Council Welcomes Federal Investment in Forestry Innovation and Housing Solutions

August 5, 2025 - (Ottawa, ON) The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) welcomes today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kelowna, unveiling a $1.2 billion investment to...

Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 98

What does it take to deliver better buildings? In this issue, we explore that question from a couple of different angles—primarily through a look at standout wood projects...

Webinar: Mass Timber Industrial Buildings and Warehouses

Photo credit: Andrew Latreille

Webinar: Exploring the Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber for Tallwood Construction

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Nova Scotia’s Prioritization of Wood Products for Construction and Heating in Public Buildings

OTTAWA, ON, 18 July 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) applauds the Province of Nova Scotia’s recent announcement regarding the prioritization of wood products for...

Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber

Tall wood buildings offer tremendous potential for low-carbon, high-performance construction, but they also introduce a distinct set of challenges not typically encountered...

Canadian Wood Council Supports Ontario’s Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan

KITCHENER, ON — The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) was proud to participate in a significant announcement by the Government of Ontario yesterday, where the Honourable Mike...

Mass Timber Course of Construction Insurance Project Questionnaire + Checklist

Who can use this document:Contractors, Developers, Owners and Design Teams. How to use this document:This document is an editable form that teams can fill out to aid in...

The Exchange

ARCHITECT: Faction Architecture Inc. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: RJC Engineers DEVELOPER: Faction Projects Inc. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Faction Construction BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT:...

Webinar: Understanding Glulam: The structural and architectural capabilities of mass timber

Brampton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop

This workshop covers wood construction connectors, design apps, mass timber connectors, mass timber fasteners, structural screws, and anchor systems, with demonstrations on...

Mass Timber Construction Success Checklist

Mass timber construction offers speed, sustainability, and design flexibility – but it also requires a higher level of coordination than traditional structural systems. Its...

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