Sequel: Mass Timber Design Manual

New and innovative engineered wood products have enabled timber construction to reach record-setting heights.

Milwaukee’s Ascent building has reached 25 stories.

The 493,000-square-foot, mixed-use residential tower eclipses Intro, and what was the nine-story U.S. record holder for tall mass timber construction.

According to Think Wood, the new Ascent structure ushers in 21st-century possibilities for low-carbon, high-density liIntroving.

The organization says that from low carbon and aesthetics to market differentiation and construction speed, there are a growing number of reasons that mass timber construction is on the rise in the U.S.

Think Wood has now released Volume 2 of its Mass Timber Design Manual.

The publication features more than 30 pages of new content, including recent technical resources, 10 case studies of cutting-edge timber projects, and expert Q & As.

Topics in the latest manual include:

• Mass Timber Construction Management
• Creating Efficient Structural Grids for a Mass Timber Building
• Tall Mass Timber Fundamentals
• Code Requirements

Think Wood is a campaign that provides commercial, multifamily, and single-family home design and building resources to architects, developers, and contractors.

Think Wood’s primary funder is the Softwood Lumber Board. The program was established to promote the benefits and uses of softwood lumber products in outdoor, residential, and non-residential construction.