Mass Timber

Author : Susan Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Building, Wooden
ISBN : 193962195X

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Mass Timber by Susan Jones Pdf

Mass Timber / Design and Research presents new research and design work with Mass Timber, a new construction technology, well-known in Europe, but relatively unfamiliar in the United States. Leading the Mass Timber design dialogue in the US, the author, Susan Jones, an architect in Seattle, Washington, has been pioneering the new, innovative use of wood over the past six years, since she built her own family's house from cross-laminated timber in 2015 in a neighborhood in Seattle. The book presents her Seattle firm, her family, and her University of Washington students' years of research and design. Opening with the story of three generations of her family's own sustainable forest practices, the book presents research into Pacific Northwest forestry, timber and Cross-Laminated Timber manufacturing practices, to carbon analysis and carbon comparisons between standard building construction assemblies and technologies; and concludes with the design of model buildings both designed and built by her firm, atelierjones and her University of Washington students: including a single-family house, a church, schools, multi-family housing, and a twelve-story Tall Timber Wood Innovation tower on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.

Author : Joseph Mayo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317587491

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Solid Wood by Joseph Mayo Pdf

Over the past 10-15 years a renaissance in wood architecture has occurred with the development of new wood building systems and design strategies, elevating wood from a predominantly single-family residential idiom to a rival of concrete and steel construction for a variety of building types, including high rises. This new solid wood architecture offers unparalleled environmental as well as construction and aesthetic benefits, and is of growing importance for professionals and academics involved in green design. Solid Wood provides the first detailed book which allows readers to understand new mass timber/massive wood architecture. It provides: historical context in wood architecture from around the world a strong environmental rationale for the use of wood in buildings recent developments in contemporary fire safety and structural issues insights into building code challenges detailed case studies of new large-scale wood building systems on a country-by-country basis. Case studies from the UK, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Italy, Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia highlight design strategies, construction details and unique cultural attitudes in wood design. The case studies include the most ambitious academic, hospitality, industrial, multi-family, and wood office buildings in the world. With discussions from leading architectural, engineering, and material manufacturing firms in Europe, North America and the South Pacific, Solid Wood disrupts preconceived notions and serves as an indispensable guide to twenty-first century wood architecture and its environmental and cultural benefits.

Author : Erol Karacabeyli,Brad Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01
Category : Engineered wood construction
ISBN : 0864885539

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CLT Handbook by Erol Karacabeyli,Brad Douglas Pdf

Author : Lindsey Wikstrom
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000836103

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Designing the Forest and other Mass Timber Futures by Lindsey Wikstrom Pdf

If we want to continue existing on this earth, an era of renewable energy and materials is urgently needed. What role could mass timber, with its potential to replace concrete and steel, have in ensuring the planet’s survival? This book retraces wood’s passage from stewarded seed in the soil of forests, to harvested biomass, to laminated walls in a living room, through to its disassembly, pausing at each step in the supply chain of mass timber to consider the labor and economies involved, looking closely at the way wood is grown, sourced, and transported, and its impacts on the biodiversity of the forest and the health of our ecosystems. It explores why historically entrenched contexts of extractivism make such sensitive approaches difficult to cultivate across landscapes and industrial frameworks. Along the way, common assumptions about mass timber are debunked, including its fire performance, its strength, and its role in carbon sequestration. Having identified contemporary technical, cultural, and spiritual gaps preventing the transition towards a fully timber built environment, it outlines how we might move forward. A more sensitive species-based methodology is essential, with designers as choreographers of carbon, transferring and trading between forest, factory, site, and beyond. This will be an important read for anyone interested in our built environment and how to design it to be non-extractive, especially those with an interest in architecture, urbanism, forests, ecology, and timber, as well as students of architecture and design interested in the generative nature of materials and design processes.

Author : Nic Crawley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000222012

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Cross Laminated Timber by Nic Crawley Pdf

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has long been heralded as a wonder material, with a light environmental footprint, high strength, quick installation times and reduced waste – so why isn’t everyone using it? Delving into the key considerations including fire safety, cost and value, visual aspects, planning, feasibility and engineering, this book is an essential companion to designing and delivering exemplar CLT buildings. Abundantly illustrated with over 130 colour images and in-depth case studies from around the world, it will help the entire project team - whether design team, constructor or clients - to better understand and build using a truly modern method of construction. Outlines key challenges as well as benefits of CLT, including quality, cost and environmental benefits, risk reduction and health and safety benefits Presents lessons learnt to aid the development process, from the earliest stages of design to production and assembly Accessible, easy-to-read handbook format allows you to dip in and out, investigating issues as necessary Multidisciplinary in approach with contributions from a range of practitioners

Author : Mustafa Mahamid
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781260118001

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Cross-Laminated Timber Design: Structural Properties, Standards, and Safety by Mustafa Mahamid Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master the practice of designing structures with cross-laminated timber This comprehensive guide explains the design standards, safety protocols, and codes and regulations engineers need to know to use cross-laminated timber as a structural building material. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, Cross-Laminated Timber Design: Structural Properties, Standards, and Safety introduces the material properties of CLT and goes on to cover the recommended lateral and vertical design techniques. You will get clear explanations of all relevant NDS, ASCE 7, and IBC provisions along with real-world examples and case studies. Sustainability and environmental issues are discussed in full detail. Coverage includes: • An introduction to cross-laminated timber • Product standards for cross-laminated timber • Structural design—gravity • Structural design—lateral • Structural connections • Building envelope design with cross-laminated timber • Acoustics for CLT projects • Fire for CLT projects • Environmental aspects of CLT as a construction material • Sustainability of cross-laminated timber

Author : Alan Organschi,Andrew Waugh,Andrew Bernheimer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1941806805

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Timber in the City by Alan Organschi,Andrew Waugh,Andrew Bernheimer Pdf

As synthetic materials and mutant and hybrid concoctions attain prominence in our daily lives—in our handheld devices, cooking utensils, vehicles, even things as simple as our shopping bags—the design and construction industries have instead re-embraced the familiar, the conventional—wood, which has regained prominence through innovations in engineering and construction methodologies. Technology is now commonly used—and often (though not always) affordably used—to cut, perforate, assemble, erect, and even fabricate materials in a manner not previously possible. Wood is one such material, and Timber in the City documents both the imaginings of those in the nascence of their education and practice and the executed work of design professionals at the leading edge of architecture. These designers, regardless of the duration of their immersion in the field, have imaginatively rethought the means by which we build and the methods by which we define space merely through differing deployments of a familiar building material.

Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1366377419

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The Case for Tall Wood Buildings by Michael Green Pdf

This book describes a new structural system in wood that represents the first significant challenge to concrete and steel structures since their inception in tall building design more than a century ago. The introduction of these ideas is driven by the need to find safe, carbon-neutral and sustainable alternatives to the incumbent structural materials of the urban world. The potential market for these ideas is quite simply enormous. The proposed solutions have the potential to revolutionize the building industry, address the major challenges of climate change, urbanization, and sustainable development and to significantly contribute to world housing needs.

Author : Michael Green,Jim Taggart
Publisher : Birkhauser
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3035604754

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Tall Wood Buildings by Michael Green,Jim Taggart Pdf

Tall Wood buildings' have been at the foreground of innovative building practice for a number of years. From London to Stockholm, from Vancouver to Melbourne timber buildings of up to 20 storeys have been built or designed. This publication explains the typical construction types and documents an international selection of 13 case studies with many specially prepared construction drawings, demonstrating the range of the technology.

Author : Giovanna Concu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789238815

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Timber Buildings and Sustainability by Giovanna Concu Pdf

The construction sector alone accounts for 40 percent of resource consumption and environmental pollution. In line with the current considerations on environmental sustainability, particular attention is paid to eco-sustainable building materials such as timber. Timber is able to perform both load-bearing and comfort constructive functions. It is also a natural, renewable and recyclable material. However, its use as an engineering material calls for constant development and research. This book provides insight into the spread of the use of timber in the construction industry, presenting some thoughts on important aspects related to production, design and responsible use.

Author : Francis D. K. Ching,Steven R. Winkel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781119772514

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Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics by Francis D. K. Ching,Steven R. Winkel Pdf

A visual introduction to the fundamentals of the 2021 International Building Code In Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics, architectural illustration expert Francis D.K. Ching and California architect and engineer Steven R. Winkel deliver a concise visual introduction to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) distilled from the industry bestseller Building Codes Illustrated. With clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations, the book offers readers a sound understanding of the foundations of the IBC. The authors cover only the most relevant topics, and have designed this book to serve as a companion textbook for students taking introductory courses. Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics is also an essential study resource for the Codes and Regulations section of the Architect Registration Exam developed by NCARB. This book also provides: A solid understanding of the fundamentals of the 2021 International Building Code for students without a background in architecture or engineering Intuitive and memorable study material for people seeking licensure via the Architect Registration Exam Visually striking and memorable material designed to catch the reader's eye, hold attention, and improve retention Perfect for undergraduate students in 2- to 4-year courses studying building codes and specifications, Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics is also ideal for early-career professionals in architecture, interior design, construction management, and engineering.

Author : Francis D. K. Ching,Steven R. Winkel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781119772408

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Building Codes Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching,Steven R. Winkel Pdf

BUILDING CODES ILLUSTRATED STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect ­Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC. Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals. The book also includes: Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code.

Author : Ali Sayigh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783030717001

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The Importance of Wood and Timber in Sustainable Buildings by Ali Sayigh Pdf

This book emphasizes the important message that architects and structural engineers must strive to ensure that the buildings they design and construct should not be major contributors to climate change. Rather, they should be exploring the use of green materials and building methods – such as timber, wood, and associated materials – in order to safeguard the environment. These sustainable materials are not only environmentally friendly, but they have the added benefit of being easy to manufacture, cost effective, often locally available, and easily replenished. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that wood and timber are viable materials in the construction of a wide variety of building types, including medium and high-rise buildings. The Importance of Wood and Timber in Sustainable Buildings brings together a distinguished group of contributors from different cultures and building traditions to address why now is the time to rethink our construction methods and explore replacing many of the carbon intensive materials that are currently being used with wood and timber.

Author : Marie Frier Hvejsel,Paulo J.S. Cruz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1782 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000786200

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Structures and Architecture. A Viable Urban Perspective? by Marie Frier Hvejsel,Paulo J.S. Cruz Pdf

Structures and Architecture. A Viable Urban Perspective? contains extended abstracts of the research papers and prototype submissions presented at the Fifth International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA2022, Aalborg, Denmark, 6-8 July 2022). The book (578 pages) also includes a USB with the full texts of the papers (1448 pages). The contributions on creative and scientific aspects in the conception and construction of structures as architecture, and on the role of advanced digital-, industrial- and craft -based technologies in this matter represent a critical blend of scientific, technical, and practical novelties in both fields. Hence, as part of the proceedings series Structures and Architecture, the volume adds to a continuous exploration and development of the synergetic potentials of the fields of Structures and Architecture. With each volume further challenging the conditions, problems, and potentials related to the art, practice, and theory of teaching, researching, designing, and building structures as vehicles towards a viable architecture of the urban environment. The volumes of the series appear once every three years, in tandem with the conferences organized by the International Association of Structures and Architecture and are intended for a global readership of researchers, practitioners, and students, including architects, structural and construction engineers, builders and building consultants, constructors, material suppliers, planners, urban designers, anthropologists, economists, sociologists, artists, product manufacturers, and other professionals involved in the design and realization of architectural, structural, and infrastructural projects.

Author : Scott Walbridge,Mazdak Nik-Bakht,Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng,Manas Shome,M. Shahria Alam,Ashraf el Damatty,Gordon Lovegrove
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811910296

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Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021 by Scott Walbridge,Mazdak Nik-Bakht,Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng,Manas Shome,M. Shahria Alam,Ashraf el Damatty,Gordon Lovegrove Pdf

This book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2021. The contents of this volume focus on specialty conferences in construction, environmental, hydrotechnical, materials, structures, transportation engineering, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.