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The approach to sustainability within the construction industry encompasses a wide range of scales – from individual buildings designed to minimize their impact on the environment, to entire urban areas developed with a focus on environmental consciousness. Mass timber has emerged as a robust structural system, demonstrating its capacity to meet the stringent standards set…

PERFORMING A MODEL ANALYSIS AND CALCULATING THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF THE FLOOR USING FEM MODEL Working on the design of the six-story mass timber building project in the US, we did a detail vibration analysis of the floor slabs of this building to achieve maximum precision and optimize the structure. The complete building is designed…

Seismic design plays a crucial role in the construction industry, in this article we take a closer look to it when it comes to mass timber. The lightweight nature of mass timber structures is a standout feature, significantly lighter compared to their concrete or steel counterparts. This reduction in weight directly translates to lower loads…

Used in educational buildings, mass-timber structures serve two important goals – the creation of sustainable construction and proving to students that a healthier and cleaner future is possible. There are numerous advantages that mass timber offers as the structural material in school buildings, and we name those benefits as the most valuable: - Creation of…

Coastal environments present a distinct set of challenges for timber construction. From the corrosive effects of saltwater to the constant battle against moisture and marine organisms, building with mass timber in these conditions requires careful consideration. The exposure to harsh coastal elements—such as high humidity, air salinity, and mechanical forces—can pose risks to timber structures.…

Key Considerations and Best Practices Advantages of Mass Timber engineering There are several aspects that derived the emergence of mass-timber engineering: - development of more sustainable construction solutions applicable in various building types, - more efficient production process which includes prefabrication and automation,  - more optimal time frame and building process that save time, money and energy. Elements used in mass-timber engineering (LVL, CLT,…

Statistics that reveal the impact of construction industry on the environment state that built stock on Earth produces cca 50% of annual CO2 emissions on the Planet. This needs urgent and efficient ideas and strategies in order to achieve decrease of emissions in just couple of next decades. When thinking about sustainable construction, we have…

Mass timber is a promising material that offers a sustainable and visually appealing alternative to traditional building materials. It can be used in a variety of construction applications, from residential buildings to commercial structures to industrial facilities. It's particularly well-suited to projects that prioritize sustainability, biophilic design, or a combination of both. MASS TIMBER BENEFITS…

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is more than just a group of wooden elements, it's a versatile building block with a rich history and a bright future. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is the group of wooden elements that belong to a larger family of structural composite lumber. Its structure and mechanical performances made it one of…

Hybrid structures are becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry as they offer a unique combination of materials to create sustainable and efficient building solutions. Hybrid structures are those composed of different materials gathered to create unique building solutions, using the strengths of all materials combined. Regarding mass timber projects, hybrid structures are those designed…

Apart from its main goal to provide rigidity of the building and resistance to vertical and horizontal loads, structural design process in mass timber building itself has become a crucial part of interactions between engineers and complex requirements contemporary building practice demands. Here we list several aspects of mass timber structural design importance: Impact on…

Kautokeino School Case Study This October, the conference Massivtre Seminar Norway was held in Oslo, gathering experts in CLT and timber construction from around the world. Our CEO Dušan Milutinović presented a case study project for a school in Kautokeino municipality in Norway. Kautokeino School About The Project Kautokeino school project is located in Norway. It's a…