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• AWC Web-Based Calculators and Other Resources

  American Wood Council's website is a treasure trove of resources for architects, engineers, code officials, builders, etc. to aid in the design and plan review of wood projects; most of which are available for free. This presentation will look at just a few of the free resources that are available and examples of how to use them.

• BCD410-1 - International Building Code Essentials for Wood Construction Webinar

  This presentation takes the mystery out of the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) parameters for wood in commercial non-residential and multi-family residential construction. Topics will include: maximum building sizes through the use of pre-calculated tables for eight multi-story occupancies, with and without frontage and sprinkler increases; establishing required fire resistance; special provisions for pedestal buildings; precautions required for buildings under construction; criteria for finishes, appendages, and other wood features; and the scoping of referenced wood design standards and Chapter 23 provisions.

• Building Codes 101, Part I: Introduction to Building Codes

  What are building codes? Why do we have them? Why can't we just build buildings however we want? These are some of the questions that this webinar set will help you to answer. The regulation of the way buildings are built in the United States is unique, compared to other industries and even other countries. It can be a mystery to those who have not yet actively participated in the process. This webinar will try to provide the big picture, even for those who have no experience with building codes.

• Building Green: Design a Sustainable Future with Wood

  Wood is the only major building material that grows naturally and is 100% renewable. Mass timber products have less embodied energy, are responsible for lower air and water pollution, and have a lighter carbon footprint than other common building materials. Hear why architects, engineers and developers are calling the 21st century the age of wood.

• Cost Advantages of Building Wood Structures

  Wood offers advantages in terms of material, construction and environmental costs. Wood is easy to use, fast to erect and workers can quickly learn wood construction techniques. In addition, when considered over its lifetime, wood performs better than alternative materials in terms of embodied energy, air and water pollution, and carbon footprint. In this video, hear from experts why wood is the building material of choice for both cost and quality.

• Designing for Durability: The Advantages of Wood Construction

  Wood construction is long-lasting, adaptable and well-suited for any climate. In this video, hear industry experts discuss wood’s long history of durability and how innovative wood products and advancements in mass timber design are paving the way for a more sustainable future.

• Fire Design + Code

  Bringing years of wood product knowledge and expertise, Michelle Kam-Biron discusses the possibilities of cross-laminated timber (CLT) as it relates to the International Building Code and National Design Standards. Construction types, heights and areas are reviewed as it relates to mass timber allowances. From a code perspective, information is provided regarding fire-resistance rating requirements and exterior rated assemblies.

• Fire Safety and Protection: Why Wood Construction Comes Out on Top

  Hear from industry experts about mass timber construction’s proven safety and performance record for fire protection. Mass timber offers a distinct advantage because it chars on the outside while retaining strength. With innovative technologies and wood products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), glued laminated timber (glulam) and nail laminated timber (NLT), wood meets modern building codes and outperforms other building materials.

• Forest to Frame

  The choices we make about the materials used as we develop the built environment have long-term effects on our society and the environment. Choose wood. It's beautiful, strong, versatile and renewable. With innovations in wood technologies, wood is now the wisest choice for more and more building applications, including mid-rise and even high-rise structures.

• Forte` - Creating the World's Tallest CLT Apartment Building

  Daryl Patterson shares the process and key insights gained when designing the world's tallest cross-laminated timber apartment building. The building has 10 floors, is 32.17 meters tall and consists of 23 apartments. The Forte` saved 1,451 tons of carbon, by choosing to design with wood over steel or concrete.

• Think Wood - A Renewable and Green Building Choice

  Wood is a renewable resource. In just 60 seconds, U.S. and Canadian forests can grow 17,210 cubic feet of wood—enough to construct a 50,000-square-foot building—and US timberland growth has increased by 51% since 1953. Wood also plays a significant role in the modern economy. Use of forest products in the US supports more than 1 million direct jobs and contributes more than $100 billion to the US Gross Domestic Product.

• Why we should build wooden skyscrapers

  Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of ... wood. As he details in this intriguing talk, it's not only possible to build safe wooden structures up to 30 stories tall (and, he hopes, higher), it's necessary.

• Wood Meets Seismic Design Requirements

  Seismic loading is a concern in many areas of the world. Research and building code developments have demonstrated that wood structures can meet or exceed even the most demanding seismic design requirements. In this video, experts discuss how the light weight of wood compared to other building materials allows for a reduced horizontal force in seismic events.

• Wood Reduces the Environmental Impact of Buildings

  When evaluating building materials, it is important to consider their environmental impact across their life cycle. This video highlights how wood products have less embodied energy, are responsible for lower air and water pollution, and have a lighter carbon footprint than other commonly used building materials. Visit Think Wood's website to learn how wood delivers more and has a lower cost to the environment.