G.K. Butterfield Transportation Center

Extensive community involvement led to the use of wood in this LEED-certified transit hub, which connects the neighborhoods surrounding East Carolina University with downtown Greenville, a nearby medical school campus, and a growing historic ‘tobacco district.’ The project is part of a broader neighborhood revitalization effort, and the city chose mass timber to signify its commitment to sustainability and stewardship. The two-story timber- and steel-frame structure includes cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof and floor panels supported by CLT bearing walls; the lateral system consists of CLT shear walls and angled glulam bracing at the building’s perimeter. CLT panels were also used to construct the atrium stairs. Exterior canopies, designed to provide shelter for transit riders, were formed using steel columns and horizontal framing with CLT infill panels. The beautiful, exposed wood structure and large covered waiting areas provide safe, accessible space for passengers, and will serve as a hub for local and regional transportation for years to come. 9,389 sf / Type IV-B construction