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-frame wood or cold-formed steel walls with mass timber floors and roofs, steel elements such as braced or moment frames with long-span wood floor systems, and concrete podiums and cores in otherwise wood buildings. Our resources can help you design an effective hybrid structure that leverages the strengths of each material in the context of project objectives.
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Solution Papers Wood in Industrial Buildings: Systems, Codes, and Design Opportunities
Introduces the use of wood structural systems, focusing on the advantages of light-frame, mass timber, and hybrid approaches
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CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction Expert Tips
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Hybrid Design: Mass Timber Floor and Roof Panels Over Light-Frame Wood Walls Expert Tips
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Differential Material Movement in Tall Mass Timber Structures Solution Papers
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Understanding Mass Timber and Cold-Formed Steel Hybrid Construction Continuing Education
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Julia West House Case Studies
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Star Lofts Case Studies
Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide
Essential Resources for Structural Engineers and Architects
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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Considerations for Setting Building-Level Benchmarks for Life Cycle Assessment Expert Tips
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Why Consider a Panelized Wood Roof System for Commercial Buildings Solution Papers
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Panelized Wood Roofs: Enclosure Design for Long-Term Performance Expert Tips
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Concealed Spaces in Light-Frame Wood Construction Expert Tips
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Understanding Mass Timber and Cold-Formed Steel Hybrid Construction Continuing Education
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Wood Construction Applications in Industrial and Warehouse Facilities Continuing Education
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 impact.
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