The Timber High Rise Advantage: Design & Cost Considerations for Tall Wood

The introduction of three new construction types in the 2021 International Building Code has created exciting possibilities for tall mass timber buildings. However, to effectively and efficiently implement the new code provisions for construction types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C, it is necessary to thoroughly understand the allowances and required design methodologies. This presentation will take a detailed look at a number of critical design and construction topics for tall timber buildings, including high-rise and sprinkler requirements, options for lateral force-resisting systems, fire design for penetrations, connections and abutting panels, shaft wall considerations, acoustics performance, and construction fire safety practices.

Please join us for a networking happy hour following the seminar.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review code requirements unique to tall wood buildings, focusing on items such as sprinklers and shaft construction.
2. Highlight design options for addressing topics such as fire stops at penetrations through mass timber assemblies and fire resistance of exterior walls in tall timber structures.
3. Discuss the acoustical performance of mass timber assemblies and highlight successful acoustical design approaches.
4. Demonstrate examples of lateral force-resisting systems in tall mass timber buildings and discuss differences in code compliance and material tolerances.

Speaker: John O’Donald II, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit

Location:

80M

80 M St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Parking:

Paid parking garages are available in the area.
Street parking available – check signs for restricted hours

Metro:

Navy Yard (green line)

Map & Directions

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | leeann.charpentier@woodworks.org | (301) 633-0330

Image: 80 M Street / Hickok Cole / Arup / Photo Ron Blunt