Hybrid

Wood is often used in combination with other building systems to realize benefits greater than those offered by each system alone. Examples include light wood-frame walls with mass timber floors and roofs, steel elements in long-span wood floor systems, and concrete foundations, podiums, and cores. Areas, where different materials and systems intersect, require particular attention. Our resources can help you overcome challenges and achieve successful hybrid projects.

Research Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings
This report summarizes a survey of ten tall timber buildings in several countries, from the perspectives of the Developer/Owner, Design Team, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and Construction Team. It also examines the topics of project insurance, project financing, and building operations and performance.
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Shaft Wall Solutions for Light-Frame and Mass Timber Buildings Solution Papers
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Using Wood in Types I and II Construction Expert Tips
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Wood Framing Delivers Impactful Design + Big Savings for New High School Case Studies
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Wind Design of Timber Panelized Roof Structures Design Examples
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Warehouse Expansion Uses Glulam Beams for Innovative Roof in Culver City Case Studies
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Occupied Roof Decks and Allowable Building Size Expert Tips
Upcoming Hybrid Events
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Shrinkage and Vertical Movements in Multi-Story Wood-Frame Structures Online · National · February 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
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Detailing Mass Timber Structures to Minimize Impacts of Differential Movements Online · National · February 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
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Designing and Engineering Mass Timber Buildings in California Online · West · February 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm PST
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A New Path Forward for Tall Wood Construction: Code Provisions and Design Steps In Person · South · February 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm CST

Resources for Hybrid 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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Unique mass timber facility becomes a point of civic pride Case Studies
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Current EPDs for Wood Products Expert Tips
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Calculating the Carbon Stored in Wood Products Expert Tips
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Introduction to Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment: The Basics Expert Tips
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When to Include Biogenic Carbon in an LCA Expert Tips
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Differential Material Movement in Tall Mass Timber Structures Solution Papers
Tools & Guides for Hybrid 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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