Mass Timber Construction Journal

Made with mass timber, this groundbreaking five-story office building in Membertou is a game-changer for sustainability and design. Mass timber uses large, prefabricated wooden panels and beams, offering incredible strength and stability with a much lower carbon footprint than traditional materials like concrete and steel. This is our first joint venture with Nordic Structures, North America's leader in mass timber manufacturing and construction. It’s only the beginning of showcasing the power of mass timber in sustainable construction materials and techniques. 🌲🏢 #Construction #Halifax #Dartmouth #Lunenburg #Sydney #NovaScotia #Canada #HalifaxNoise #WeBuildCommunity #WeBuildSolid

For the first time, Rothoschool is coming to Australia. Sydney session Do you want to master Mass Timber Construction? Join our 16-hour course, "THEORY IN PRACTICE: THE PHASES OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION USING A FULL-SCALE MODEL," at UNSW Sydney on 07/11/2024 - 08/11/2024. This course is designed for carpenters, construction companies, foremen, project managers, designers, and technical sales professionals looking to elevate their expertise. Organized by Rothoblaas Australia in collaboration with XLam and CLT Toolbox. Limited spots available. Don’t miss out! Location: UNSW Sydney, Civil Engineering Building (H20), Room CE501 Date: 07/11/2024 - 08/11/2024 REGISTER NOW! https://lnkd.in/gF5tjw8d #masstimber #timberengineering #rothoschool #crosslaminatedtimber #glt

For the first time, Rothoschool is coming to Australia Melbourne Session Do you want to master Mass Timber Construction? Join our 16-hour course, "THEORY IN PRACTICE: THE PHASES OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION USING A FULL-SCALE MODEL," at NeXTimber Melbourne on 12/11/2024 - 13/11/2024. This course is designed for carpenters, construction companies, foremen, project managers, designers, and technical sales professionals looking to elevate their expertise. Organized by Rothoblaas Australia in collaboration with NeXTimber (by Timberlink) and CLT Toolbox. Limited spots available. Don’t miss out! Location: NeXTimber, Level 2, 37 Dalmore Drive, Scoresby, VIC, 3179, Melbourne  Date: 12/11/2024 - 13/11/2024  REGISTER NOW! https://lnkd.in/gwjgaBeU #masstimber #timberengineering #rothoschool #crosslaminatedtimber #glt

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Responding to our client’s aspiration for a highly sustainable building, Decjuba Head Office is constructed from mass timber, which substantially reduces the building’s carbon footprint while also lending its interior spaces a genuine sense of warmth and welcome. Informed by Cremorne's industrial heritage and neighbourhood character, the design celebrates Decjuba’s distinctive brand identity with exposed structural elements creating a polished industrial aesthetic. Images: Peter Clarke With thanks to a great team including ADP Consulting Pty Ltd, TTW Engineers (Taylor Thomson Whitting), Scientific Fire Services Pty Limited, Paul Bangay OAM, Planning & Property Partners, SEMZ , Ratio Consultants, Kinetica Studio Pty Ltd

🦸♂️🔩 Steel Bracing: The Hidden Hero of Timber Construction Timber structures are not only visually stunning but can also be incredibly safe and durable with the right #support. The secret lies in #SteelBracing. Incorporating steel bracing into timber buildings enhances stability, safety, and longevity, ensuring that timber structures stand the test of time. 🔩🏡 Here’s why this combination is a game-changer: 🌬️ Lateral Stability: Timber structures, while strong vertically, can be vulnerable to lateral forces such as wind or seismic activity. Steel bracing helps resist these lateral forces, preventing the structure from swaying or collapsing. ⚖️ Load Distribution: Steel bracing effectively distributes loads across the structure, reducing the stress on individual timber elements. This helps in preventing deformation or failure of the timber components under heavy loads. 🔧 Increased Rigidity: Timber is naturally flexible, which can be a disadvantage in certain situations. Steel bracing increases the overall rigidity of the structure, minimizing deflections and movements that could compromise stability. 🌍 Resilience to Seismic Forces: In earthquake-prone areas, timber structures are particularly at risk due to their lightweight nature. Steel bracing enhances the seismic resilience of these structures by providing additional strength to resist earthquake-induced forces. 🛡️ Enhanced Durability: Over time, timber can weaken due to environmental factors such as moisture and decay. Steel bracing helps to maintain the structural integrity of the timber, ensuring long-term stability. 🔒 Improved Safety: By stabilizing the structure, steel bracing reduces the risk of collapse or structural failure, thereby enhancing the overall safety of the building. #StructuralEngineering #MassTimberDesign #StructuralSafety

This week, The Institution of Structural Engineers Journal featured our New Model Building applied research project! 📚 Written by Waugh Thistleton Architects with the support of Built by Nature, the NMB serves as a comprehensive framework of design principles and guidance for the design and construction of multi-storey mass-timber buildings that adhere to the UK’s new fire safety regulations. Developed in collaboration with expert fire engineers at UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, structural engineers at Buro Happold and cost consultancy from Gardiner & Theobald LLP, the guide uses case studies and data analysis to illustrate how the substitution of traditional construction methods with engineered timber can reduce the whole life carbon footprint of a building by over 70%, whilst meeting current building regulations. New Model Building effectively streamlines and demystifies building with wood, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in working with timber. Jonathan Roynon and Matt Caldwell of from Buro Happold highlight the key points for structural engineers to learn and implement the New Model Building system in this month’s IStructE Journal. Follow the link to download and read the article in full: https://lnkd.in/dX3dUS_h Thank you to Timber Development UK for hosting the NMB. #IStructE #NewModelBuilding #ConstructionRevolution #EngineeredMassTimber #MassTimber