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The Evolution of Fire Life Safety in Building Codes

The Evolution of Fire Life Safety in Building Codes

Over the last 80 years, prescriptive height and area limitations have remained relatively unchanged in North American building codes while technological advances and fire service capabilities have improved considerably. Through an examination of historical code development and identification of ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
The Rise of Modular Construction in the US

The Rise of Modular Construction in the US

The use of modular construction throughout the United States continues to intrigue developers and designers. As more project teams consider modular systems, it is essential to understand how these buildings differ from traditional construction methods. Modular units are constructed in ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Type III Construction for Multifamily: Best Practices and Detailing for Success

Type III Construction for Multifamily: Best Practices and Detailing for Success

As demand for multi-family housing grows, there is pressure on building designers to increase the unit density of projects while maintaining affordability. There may also be the need to integrate seamlessly into neighborhoods comprised predominantly of low- and mid-rise buildings. Type III ...
Learning Hours: 1.5
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
UMass Design Building: A Firsthand Account from Design through Owner Occupancy

UMass Design Building: A Firsthand Account from Design through Owner Occupancy

Completed in early 2017, the Design Building at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first of its kind in the US. At four stories and 87,000 sf, this mass timber project features a glued-laminated (glulam) timber column-and-beam frame, mass timber lateral force-resisting systems, hybrid...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Wood Construction Applications in Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Wood Construction Applications in Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

For decades, it has been generally assumed that large industrial facilities consist of steel roof framing and tilt-up concrete walls or exterior metal panels. However, with increased awareness of the monetary and carbon costs associated with building systems and assemblies, some design and ...
Learning Hours: 2.5
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Forests and Forest Products

Forests and Forest Products

This presentation will answer many questions about forests and forest products, such as:  Where do our trees and forests grow?  How have forests changed over time? What is the relationship between people and forests – now and in the past? How are forests managed – and are they being managed ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Interior Detailing for Fire, Acoustics, and Structural in Light-Frame Wood Construction

Interior Detailing for Fire, Acoustics, and Structural in Light-Frame Wood Construction

Designing interior wall and floor-ceiling assemblies in mid-rise multi-family wood buildings means balancing fire-resistance, acoustics, constructability, and structural performance—requirements that are sometimes at odds with each other. This course takes a practical, detail-driven approach to ...
Learning Hours: 2.5
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU, PDH
Mass Timber Enables Beauty, Warmth and Functional Design in The Soto

Mass Timber Enables Beauty, Warmth and Functional Design in The Soto

At six stories and 140,000 square feet, The Soto is a model of sustainable design. Developed by Hixon Properties, it is the first phase of an 8.5-acre mixed-use area in San Antonio that will include food and beverage, entertainment, office, apartment, and retail. The primary design direction was ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Offset Shear Wall Design

Offset Shear Wall Design

The complexities of modern day architectural design often necessitate irregular structural layouts with multiple offset roof and floor diaphragms, and walls. Although codes and standards recognize and address these situations, limited commentary and/or examples have been provided that clearly ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Optimized Design, Efficient Construction: How One Company Successfully Constructed a Massive Timber Project

Optimized Design, Efficient Construction: How One Company Successfully Constructed a Massive Timber Project

This case study presentation offers a rare opportunity to learn about mass timber from a company that built one of the largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) projects in the US – a five-story, 156,000-square-foot office building in Hillsboro, Oregon. Swinerton Builders, which undertook all aspects ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Mass Timber Structural Systems Part 2: Implementing Design through Examples

Mass Timber Structural Systems Part 2: Implementing Design through Examples

This course navigates the design steps for mass timber elements through the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). The presentation will outline key design checks for mass timber elements—covering panels, beams, and ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Mass Timber Structural Systems Part 1: Products and Framing Systems

Mass Timber Structural Systems Part 1: Products and Framing Systems

This course is developed for architects and engineers to provide a better understanding of the scope of mass timber elements and their unique design considerations. Looking at the range of mass timber components, the course will cover the range of mass timber components and examine how they are ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Design and Construction of Taller Wood Buildings

Design and Construction of Taller Wood Buildings

Over the past several years, a number of tall wood buildings have been completed around the world, demonstrating successful applications of new wood and mass timber technologies. With rising demand for new urban buildings, and increased interest in efficient and environmentally friendly ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: Think Wood
Credits: AIA LU/HSW
Optimizing Acoustic Performance of Wood Buildings

Optimizing Acoustic Performance of Wood Buildings

Learn how design teams can integrate acoustic design to create high-performance wood buildings that also enhance the health and well-being of occupants. Noise has a great impact on the built environment and its occupants, with numerous exterior and interior sources. Acoustic design in wood ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: Think Wood
Credits: AIA LU/HSW
Structural Behavior of Wood Diaphragms: From Rigid to Flexible

Structural Behavior of Wood Diaphragms: From Rigid to Flexible

When designing light-frame  wood buildings, it’s essential to consider the flexibility and deflection characteristics of horizontal diaphragms, which can have a critical impact on a structure’s performance, safety, and serviceability. This webinar examines how the classification of diaphragms ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU
Code-Compliant Wood Design Across the Continuum of Care for Senior Living

Code-Compliant Wood Design Across the Continuum of Care for Senior Living

As the U.S. population ages, demand for affordable senior housing continues to grow. Given the different levels of care provided at senior facilities, designers may wonder how they are classified under the International Building Code (IBC). This course provides an exploration of the unique ...
Learning Hours: 1
Provider: WoodWorks
Credits: AIA LU/HSW, ICC CEU