Institutional / Healthcare

Occupant environment and sustainability tend to be the main reasons wood is used in the institutional and healthcare sector, which includes assisted living, foster care, and social rehabilitation facilities, overnight clinics and treatment centers, and mental health facilities. The term biophilia describes the instinctive connection and attraction people have to natural materials, and many designers cite the warm and natural attributes of wood as a reason for its use. Use our resources to learn more about the use of wood in these settings.

Solution Papers Getting to Yes: Making Effective Use of the Alternate Means Process
AMMR provisions provide the flexibility to address new concepts, innovations, and developments that may not have been recognized or even existed during a building code’s formal development process.
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Energy Code Compliance in Wood-Frame Buildings Solution Papers
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Effective Termite Protection for Multi-Family and Commercial Wood Buildings Solution Papers
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How Can a Developer/Owner Get Started with Mass Timber? Building Trends
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Determining FRR Ratings When There’s No Matching UL Assembly Expert Tips
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Using Wood in Types I and II Construction Expert Tips
Upcoming Institutional / Healthcare Events
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80 M Tour + Networking Happy Hour In Person · South · May 25 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
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Mass Timber Construction: Products, Design, Logistics and Risk Analysis In Person, Online · Midwest · May 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
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Designing and Building with Mass Timber: Design, Planning and Performance Online · South · June 3 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm CDT
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Concealed Spaces in Wood-Frame and Mass Timber Construction Online · National · June 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT

Resources for Institutional / Healthcare 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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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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Manufacturer & Supplier Directory Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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Does T&G Sheathing Constitute a Blocked Diaphragm or Shear Wall? Expert Tips
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Holes and Penetrations in Mass Timber Floor and Roof Panels Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Institutional / Healthcare 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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