Understanding Mass Timber and Cold-Formed Steel Hybrid Construction

This recorded WoodWorks seminar examines structural, fire, and acoustic performance benefits, prefabrication advantages, and construction efficiencies associated with mass timber and cold-formed steel (CFS) hybrid construction. It includes a detailed case study of the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment project in Boston, MA, which is a groundbreaking application of this type of construction in an urban setting.

Watch this presentation for insights into the design considerations, construction sequencing, benefits, and challenges associated with this hybrid structural system.

• Assess the structural efficiency, fire safety, acoustic performance, and sustainability advantages of integrating cross-laminated timber (CLT) and cold-formed steel (CFS) in mid-rise buildings.
• Examine how the thermal performance of mass timber and cold-formed steel contributes to energy-efficient building envelopes and reduces operational carbon.
• Compare the cost-effectiveness of CLT-CFS hybrid construction with conventional building systems, focusing on material efficiency, labor savings, and life cycle costs.
• Explain the gravity and lateral load-resisting strategies of mass timber and CFS hybrid systems, including platform-type construction and connection detailing.

Recorded seminars are available on The Wood Institute website. A free account is required and qualified viewers can earn 1 AIA LU/HSW or 0.1 ICC credit.