Mass timber is transforming how designers approach construction, requiring a deep understanding of material selection, structural efficiency, and detailing. This presentation explores grid optimization strategies for mass timber projects, comparing them to traditional methods and highlighting key design considerations. Attendees will gain insights into market trends, coordination with project stakeholders, and best practices for fire safety, structural performance, and acoustics to ensure project success.
Learning Objectives
- Review the increasing use of mass timber products in commercial and multi-family project types and summarize a clear process roadmap for project success.
- Understand techniques for detailing mass timber structures to create cost-effective solutions that meet code requirements related to fire and life safety, structural performance, and acoustics.
- Explore the unique design criteria associated with mass timber office buildings, including layout, code compliance, and sustainability benefits.
- Learn strategies for interactions between owners, designers, and building officials to realize successful and code-compliant mass timber projects.