Commercial Low-Rise
Mass timber products are often used in commercial low-rise buildings for their aesthetic, but traditional wood-frame construction can also be a cost-effective option for projects such as restaurants, shopping malls, and big-box stores. Our resources can help you create versatile spaces that are cost-competitive and communicate the values of sustainable building design.
Solution Papers 5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 1 – Path to Code Acceptance
First published in Structure, Part 1 of this two-part article covers design considerations and traditional approaches to 5-over-2 projects.
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5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 2 – Diaphragm and Shear Wall Flexibility Solution Papers -
Biophilic Design LookBook Building Trends -
Classifying Wood Diaphragms as Flexible or Rigid Expert Tips -
Design Example of a Cantilever Wood Diaphragm Design Examples -
Adding Insulation to a Fire-Tested Wall or Floor Assembly Expert Tips
Upcoming Events
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Tour of Clemson Forestry and Environmental Conservation Building In Person · South · June 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT
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The Timber High Rise Advantage: Design & Cost Considerations for Tall Wood In Person · South · June 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
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The Timber High Rise Advantage: Design & Cost Considerations for Tall Wood Online · West · June 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
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Timberwood Creek: Hybrid Mass Timber Housing Tour In Person · West · June 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm MDT
Resources for Commercial Low-Rise 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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Fire-Resistance Requirements of Lateral Framing Expert Tips -
Force Transfer Around Openings (FTAO) Analysis for complex Shear Wall Openings Continuing Education
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Interior Detailing for Fire, Acoustics, and Structural in Light-Frame Wood Construction Continuing Education
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Intermediate Lateral Analysis of Modern Light-Frame Wood Buildings: Three Courses Continuing Education
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Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide Guides, Manuals & Inventories -
Introduction to Wood: Structural Lateral Framing Design Continuing Education
Tools & Guides for Commercial Low-Rise 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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