Civic / Recreational
In addition to cost, sustainability and aesthetics tend to be key drivers for the use of wood in civic and recreational buildings such as police and fire stations, community centers, natatoriums, and arenas. The aesthetic value of the exposed wood structure is a selling point for public buildings as designers are challenged with creating beautiful, inspirational spaces while demonstrating responsibility with public funds. Learn about the options for mass timber and wood-frame construction in your civic and recreational projects.
Case Studies San Antonio Spurs, Victory Capital Performance Center
Storied NBA team chooses mass timber to ‘invest in their best’
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Acoustics and Mass Timber: Room-to-Room Noise Control Solution Papers
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Effective Termite Protection for Multi-Family and Commercial Wood Buildings Solution Papers
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Energy Code Compliance in Wood-Frame Buildings Solution Papers
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How Can a Developer/Owner Get Started with Mass Timber? Building Trends
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Inventory of Fire Resistance-Tested Mass Timber Assemblies and Penetrations Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Upcoming Events
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Mass Timber in Practice: Seminar + Trinity University Dicke Hall Tour In Person · South · March 5 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm CST
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Mass Timber Walking Tour In Person · South · March 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm EDT
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Practical Considerations for Lateral Analysis of Modern Light-Frame Wood Buildings Online · National · March 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
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International Mass Timber Conference 2026 In Person · West · March 31 – April 2
Resources for Civic / Recreational Projects
Get the practical information you can apply to projects. Learn about the latest advances and code requirements, explore innovative projects, and expand your knowledge of wood design.
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Interior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings Expert Tips
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Flame Spread Class and Mass Timber Expert Tips
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Quantifying Light-Frame Components for LCA Expert Tips
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Introduction to Wood: Structural Gravity Framing Design Continuing Education
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Exterior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings – Part 5: Thermal Enclosure Design Expert Tips
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Using Dead Loads to Resist Shear Wall Overturning Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Civic / Recreational Projects
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Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Detailed guidance on specific aspects of wood design and construction, plus inventories of fire and acoustically-tested assemblies.
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CAD & Revit Details
Hundreds of searchable details for mass timber and light wood-frame buildings.
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Online Calculators
Calculate height and area options or estimate your project’s wood carbon footprint.
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