Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction 2014
...design of wood elements and connections for wood frame buildings that fall within the scope of Part 9 of the NBC. The Guide was revised, in this 2014 Edition, in...
Introduction to Wood Design has been prepared to facilitate and encourage the instruction of wood engineering at Canadian universities and colleges. The publication is a supplement to the Wood Design...
By Engineer or By Supplier? How “Involved” to Be in Choosing Engineered Lumber
...Andy Teasell, P.Eng Senior Engineer, Trus Joist Weyerhaeuser Andy is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry including: project management, structural engineering, wood component...
Simplified and Sustainable Acoustic Solutions for High-Performance Mass Timber Buildings
...a LEED GA certified engineer, discover the latest ground-breaking advancements in sound technology that are transforming acoustic design in wood construction. There are many critical factors to consider when looking...
Innovative Envelope Solutions for Mass Timber
...the integration of wood products in building envelopes and their role in achieving high-performance in mass timber projects. Analyze the challenges and technological solutions involved in combining wood products with...
Design Options for Three and Four Storey Wood School Buildings in British Columbia
...the Ministry of Education, FII and Wood WORKS!. Ray believes passive sustainable strategies and the use of wood play an important role in the next generation of education buildings in...
The Wood Reference Handbook is much more than a guide to the architectural use of wood in building construction – it is a beautifully assembled homage to fine wood craftsmanship...
Demystifying Acoustics for All Wood Buildings
...wood construction across Canada and the US has been a great focus of his, participating in various organizations, giving conferences and joining innovation projects. André’s experience with wood construction combined...
Cornerstone Timberframes and BuildingIN: Innovation in Wood Construction and Housing Development
...challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned while adapting to changing markets and emerging wood construction technologies. The session also features Rosaline Hill, Principal Architect and Senior Planner at RHJ Architecture +...
Design Example of Wood Diaphragm Using Envelope Method
...30.5 m x 12.2 m (100’ x 40’), with a building height of 5 m. The walls are woodbased shearwalls, with a wood diaphragm roof and a steel moment frame...
Red Deer College Student Residence – Red Deer, Alberta
...life and sustainability, while using mass timber construction to achieve both goals. These are some of the reasons it won a 2019 Wood Design & Building Canadian Wood Council Award....
Wood Solutions Conference: Calgary 2026
Save the date! WoodWorks Alberta and the Canadian Wood Council are bringing the Wood Solutions Conference to Calgary in November — and you won’t want to miss it. Tickets will...
Throughout history, protecting commercial structures from fire has been important. Fire poses risk in terms of safety to occupants, building integrity, business interruption...
We are pleased to share the Canadian Wood Council’s 2024 Annual Report, offering a clear view of the progress, resilience, and impact achieved over the past year. In his...
Course Overview As mass timber construction continues to grow in popularity, understanding how structural connections work is essential for anyone involved in the design and...
Aperçu du cours Le cours Connections fournit une introduction au programme Connections, du logiciel-WoodWorks, un outil conçu pour aider les ingénieurs et les concepteurs...
Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture is the first new school of architecture to be built in Canada in 40 years. Its mandate is...
Templar Flats in Hamilton, Ontario, has the distinction of being the first occupied, modern wood-frame mid-rise building completed in Ontario. It was constructed under...
Although seismic events occur all over the world, the areas most susceptible to large earthquakes are those that lie along active fault lines. These fault lines are found at...
As land values continue to rise, particularly in higher-density urban environments, schools with smaller footprints will become increasingly more necessary to satisfy...
As land values continue to rise, particularly in higher-density urban environments, schools with smaller footprints will become increasingly necessary to satisfy enrollment...
Resource Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wood and timber engineering, covering materials, structural applications, and design principles....
Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, is a fast-growing city with a population of 1,200,000 people in the overall metropolitan area. It boasts comprehensive bus and light-rail...
Course Overview Canadian Nuclear Labs’ Chalk River Laboratories comprise the largest single complex in Canada’s science and technology community. The site contains more...