Green’s design for the WIDC used a post-and-beam structure of glulam with a floor deck comprising mass timber panels (such as of glulam, CLT, or structural composite lumber) instead of the ...

Although highly durable, mineral-based composite doesn’t contain organic materials, making it less eco-friendly than other composite decking options that are made with wood fibers.

This webinar is part of the Wood Structures Academy. As a building material, wood’s unique characteristics make it a stand-out for construction, remaining one of the most used materials in the ...

From traditional wood iterations to modern composite options, these are some of the most popular types of outdoor decks, their prices and factors to consider when choosing the right one for your home.

Wood said there are two main technical barriers to using tailorable composites and hybrid material systems to their full potential; both have to do with design tools. “First, most tools are based on a ...

Twenty-four projects that use wood were recognized this week as part of the WoodWorks 2023 Wood Design Awards. Each year the program celebrates buildings in a range of sectors from residential to ...

The test structure was designed according to modern US engineered seismic design requirements and constructed according to applicable practices in the 80’s in California. The analytical task focused ...