Fire testing conducted to justify provisions for three new mass timber construction types in the 2021 I-Codes was
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DES609 – Mass Timber Structures: Codes and Adoptions
In 2016, the International Code Council (ICC) formally began to explore the feasibility of adding provisions for tall
GB800 – Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Getting It Right!
Policymakers recognize that significant changes must be made in the built environment if there is hope of achieving
GB720 – Building Sustainably with Mass Timber
The recent increase in demand for mass timber construction and the 2021 IBC inclusion of Type IVA, IVB
DES607A – Tall Wood Buildings in the 2021 IBC: Up to 18 Stories of Mass Timber ARTICLE
In January 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved a set of proposals to allow tall wood buildings
DES606 – Experiences of a Mass Timber Builder
The concept of taller wood structures has captured widespread attention. Some see expanding timber use as one of
DES603 – Fire Tests in Support of Tall Mass Timber Buildings
Fire testing to evaluate the performance of building materials and assemblies used in construction has been a requirement
DES522 – Shaft Wall Solutions for Wood-Frame Structures
Commercial and multifamily buildings are often built using light wood frame construction but sometimes another material is used
DES440 – Primer for the Use of Cross-Laminated Timber
Increased availability of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in North America, combined with successful use in projects worldwide, has generated
DES425 – Shear Walls Discussion Panel
Shear Wall design doesn’t have to be intimidating! Join experts from AWC and APA for a panel discussion