Course catalog

The 2021 Edition of Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) is the latest update of the IBC-referenced document. The 2021 SDPWS was developed by AWC’s Wood Design Standards Committee (WDSC) and contains provisions for the design of wood members, fasteners, and assemblies to resist ...

On mass timber projects, a delegated design engineer is often brought onto the team to handle specific components of timber-related engineering. Their scope can vary from connection design to member sizing and complete timber design packages. A complexity in this dynamic that teams must plan for ...

This presentation will provide an introductory review of structural wood design for vertical (gravity) loads, including bending, shear, deflection, vibration, tension, compression, and connections. Referenced codes and standards, design properties, design examples and detailing best practices ...

The 2024 Wood Frame Construction Manual, designated as ANSI/AWC WFCM-2024 was approved as an American National Standard (ANS) in November 2023. This presentation will discuss how the WFCM is referenced in the International Building Code and International Residential Code and highlight changes ...

Join us for an insightful session on an innovative project at the intersection of architecture and accessibility. We'll explore design strategies behind the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth in Vancouver, Washington, where designers followed DeafSpace principles as part of a deaf-led ...

This educational session will focus on the unique design requirements of Type III construction related to required fire resistance and practical constructability for code compliance.  Topics will include fire-resistance-rating requirements for the interior and exterior, the impact of fire ...

This course explores the innovative applications of softwood, particularly western red cedar (WRC), in contemporary residential architecture across North America. Through detailed project case studies, three acclaimed architects—Raylene Hill (RAD Architects, Nova Scotia), Laura Marion (Flight ...

In this course, you’ll explore foundational concepts of prefabricated construction, along with its potential advantages. Materials cover the unique benefits of prefabricated light wood-frame and mass timber construction, including types of prefabricated timber systems, assemblies, and wood ...

Southern pine (SP) is a group of four highly versatile and durable softwood species with a unique cellular structure that permits deep, uniform penetration of preservatives, making it preferred for pressure treatment in aquatic environments. SP is used in a wide variety of marine applications, ...