Many new libraries are being designed with exposed glued laminated (glulam) timbers to provide warm aesthetics. The timber also helps avoid an "industrial looking" interior. The new Trafalgar branch ...

Industrial buildings are among the best examples of Louis Sullivan's famous phrase "form follows function." Generally, they are functional, efficient buildings, quick to build and unornamented. That ...

This brief overview of the types of mass-timber systems from WoodWorks, While innovative systems continue to be developed within the mass timber category, common products currently include: ...

Although some historic downtown churches are closing, new church construction is increasing across the United States. Exposed glued laminated trusses and beams are an increasingly popular choice for ...

Rapid urban development in emerging economies—especially across Asia Pacific and Latin America—is increasing demand for efficient, fast-to-install, and cost-effective building materials. Glulam ...

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Sustainable construction firm Adera and cross-laminated timber (CLT) pioneers Structurlam met with media to discuss the construction of Adera's new Virtuoso building. Virtuoso is ...

Mass timber building advocates are encouraged by the results of the world’s first blast tests on full-scale structures framed with the renewable construction material. The performance metrics and ...

The rising emphasis on sustainable development is a major driver for the CLT market. Builders and architects are increasingly adopting CLT for its low carbon footprint, recyclability, and renewable ...

Many new libraries are being designed with exposed glued laminated (glulam) timbers to provide warm aesthetics. The timber also helps avoid an "industrial looking" interior. Many new libraries are ...