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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.

Wood Bridge Design
Wood Bridge Design
Considerations in the Design & Prefabrication of Mass Timber Buildings for Architects
Considerations in the Design & Prefabrication of Mass Timber Buildings for Architects
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An Overview of Sustainable Forestry in Canada for Architecture and Engineering Students 2022
Low‐Rise Commercial Mass Timber Design
Low‐Rise Commercial Mass Timber Design Case Study
Mass Timber House Tour
Mass Timber Buildings and Fire Safety
Vertical Additions: An innovative pathway to delivering more homes
Seismic Solutions for Resilient Wooden Structures
Plant a Seed Designing with Wood and Bio based Materials
Overview of the Canadian Mass Timber Technical Guide
Sound and Vibration in Mass Timber Buildings: A Practical Guide
Shearwall Connections and Lateral Systems for Wood Buildings

Exploring the Role of Mass Timber – Industrial Buildings and Warehouse Construction

The emerging use of mass timber in industrial buildings presents promising opportunities that are shaping the future of construction in this sector. As a sustainable and...

Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 96

Buildings that stand the test of time aren’t just durable—they are cherished. When we invest in quality materials and good design, we can create buildings that people...

Camosun College

Province: British Columbia City: Victoria Project Category: Educational Description: In July 2024, the B.C. government committed to fund $151.7 million for student housing...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Strategic Federal Investments in B.C.’s Forest Industry

OTTAWA, March 25, 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of over $20 million in funding for 67 projects that support the growth...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Federal-Provincial Investment in Advanced Wood Construction in Quebec

OTTAWA, March 24, 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) applauds the joint investment of over $8.5 million by Natural Resources Canada and Quebec’s Ministry of Natural...

Canadian Wood Council Applauds Federal Investment in Nova Scotia’s Mass Timber Industry

OTTAWA, ON, 21 MAR 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) applauds the Government of Canada’s strategic investment in Nova Scotia’s mass timber sector, recognizing its...

Online Tools for Wood Construction

Course Overview This seminar will cover two new free online tools developed by CWC: CodeCHEK and FRR & STC Tool. CodeCHEK helps designers to determine if and when...

Project Managing a Mass Timber Project

Course Overview Do you want to build with Mass Timber but don't know where to start? Join Mark Wigston and Andre Lema of Western Archrib on the "How-To's" of project managing...

Steel Castings

Course Overview Timber is a naturally sourced material that provides warmth to almost any design, and castings are manufactured from recycled material that offers free form...

Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Buildings

Course Overview In Canada, we are fortunate to have both structural engineers and architects who, because of the numerous benefits, would like to work with wood whenever they...

CLT Design Considerations

Course Overview Mass Timber has arrived in the world capital infrastructure marketplace while architects and structural engineers are trying to get educated about how to...

Encapsulated Mass Timber: A New Construction Type for the 2020 NBC

Course Overview This webinar will discuss the fire-related national building and fire code changes related to a new construction type called Encapsulated Mass Timber...

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