Commercial Low-Rise
Mass timber products are often used in commercial low-rise buildings for their aesthetic, but traditional wood-frame construction can also be a cost-effective option for projects such as restaurants, shopping malls, and big-box stores. Our resources can help you create versatile spaces that are cost-competitive and communicate the values of sustainable building design.
Solution Papers 5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 1 – Path to Code Acceptance
First published in Structure, Part 1 of this two-part article covers design considerations and traditional approaches to 5-over-2 projects.
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5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 2 – Diaphragm and Shear Wall Flexibility Solution Papers -
Biophilic Design LookBook Building Trends -
Classifying Wood-Sheathed Diaphragms as Flexible or Rigid Expert Tips -
Design Example of a Cantilever Wood Diaphragm Design Examples -
Adding Insulation to a Fire-Tested Wall or Floor Assembly Expert Tips
Upcoming Commercial Low-Rise Events
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USACE Webinar – Early Design Decisions: Priming Mass Timber Projects for Success Online · National · December 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST -
Frame it Right: Optimizing Size and Framing in Mid-Rise Wood Buildings In Person, Online · Midwest · December 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CST
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Mass Timber in Design: An In-depth Look at Adelaide Pointe In Person · Midwest · December 11 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm EST
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Mass Timber Comparative WBLCA Series – Embodied Carbon and Cost Implications Online · National · December 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Resources for Commercial Low-Rise Projects
Get the practical information you can apply to projects. Learn about the latest advances and code requirements, explore innovative projects, and expand your knowledge of wood design.
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Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition Guides, Manuals & Inventories -
Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA Expert Tips
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CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction Expert Tips
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Exterior Walls in Buildings with Mass Timber Floors – Part 2: Common Floor-to-Wall Details Expert Tips
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What is mass timber? Solution Papers -
Design for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Commercial Low-Rise Projects
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Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Detailed guidance on specific aspects of wood design and construction, plus inventories of fire and acoustically-tested assemblies.
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CAD & Revit Details
Hundreds of searchable details for mass timber and light wood-frame buildings.
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Online Calculators
Calculate height and area options or estimate your project’s wood carbon footprint.
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