Light-Frame
Cost-effective, efficient, and accessible, light-frame wood construction is commonly used in Type III and V buildings up to six stories, and podium projects with up to six stories of wood over another construction type (typically Type I-A concrete). Learn about nuances that contribute to successful projects, and what to consider when designing these buildings.
Case Studies 1430 Q – Light-Frame Maximizes Space and Profitability in a Competitive Market
Evolution of the International Building Code (IBC) leads to an innovative 6-over-2 design for this mixed-use project in Sacramento. The result maximizes density and the owners’ financial return.
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Design Example of a Cantilever Wood Diaphragm Design Examples -
Do wood-frame buildings need to account for thermal movement? Expert Tips -
Floor Vibration Analysis in Light-Frame Projects Expert Tips -
Herrington Recovery Center – Light-Frame Hybrid Design Leads to Healing Environment Case Studies -
Emory Point – Wood-Frame Mixed-Use Development in Atlanta Case Studies
Upcoming Light-Frame Events
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Designing Light-Frame Wood Structures Over Podiums: Seismic Considerations Online · National · November 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST -
Designing Light-Frame Wood Structures Over Podiums: Wind Considerations Online · National · November 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
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Building Tour: A Firsthand Look at Avalon Bay Brewer’s Hill In Person · Northeast · November 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST -
Putting the Pieces Together: Understanding Off-Site Wood-Frame Construction Online · West · December 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm PST
Resources for Light-Frame 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 light wood-frame design.
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Mixed-Use Code Strategies Part 2: Nonseparated Occupancies and Fire Limits Expert Tips -
Five-Story Light-Frame Wood Over Podium Design Examples -
Mixed-Use Code Strategies Part 1: Incidental Uses, Accessory Occupancies, and Small Spaces Expert Tips -
Using Dead Loads to Resist Shear Wall Overturning Expert Tips -
Using Gun Nails in Wood-Framed Shear Walls and Diaphragms Expert Tips -
Exterior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings – Part 3: Cladding Material Allowances, Types, and Support Details Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Light-Frame 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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