Commercial Low-Rise

Mass timber products are often used in commercial low-rise buildings for their aesthetic, but traditional wood-frame construction can also be a cost-effective option for projects such as restaurants, shopping malls, and big-box stores. Our resources can help you create versatile spaces that are cost-competitive and communicate the values of sustainable building design.
Solution Papers 5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 1 – Path to Code Acceptance
First published in Structure, Part 1 of this two-part article covers design considerations and traditional approaches to 5-over-2 projects.
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5-over-2 Podium Design: Part 2 – Diaphragm and Shear Wall Flexibility Solution Papers
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Biophilic Design LookBook Building Trends
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Classifying Wood-Sheathed Diaphragms as Flexible or Rigid Expert Tips
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Design Example of a Cantilever Wood Diaphragm Design Examples
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Adding Insulation to a Fire-Tested Wall or Floor Assembly Expert Tips
Upcoming Commercial Low-Rise Events
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Mass Timber: Early Design Decisions & Tall Wood Code Provisions In Person · West · April 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm MDT
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Oxbow Site Tour: A Firsthand Look at Mass Timber Construction In Person · South · April 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
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Mass Timber: Early Design Decisions & Tall Wood Code Provisions Online · West · May 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm MDT
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Mid-Rise Wood Design In Person · Northeast · May 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
Resources for Commercial Low-Rise Projects
Get the practical information you can apply to projects. Learn about the latest advances and code requirements, explore innovative projects, and expand your knowledge of wood design.
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CLT Shear Wall Options in the U.S. Expert Tips
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Design Considerations for Horizontal Penetrations in Glulam Beams Expert Tips
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Fire Design of Gypsum Wall Board Over Mass Timber Expert Tips
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How to Create a Vertical Addition with Mass Timber Expert Tips
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Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition Guides, Manuals & Inventories
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Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Commercial Low-Rise Projects
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Guides, Manuals & Inventories
Detailed guidance on specific aspects of wood design and construction, plus inventories of fire and acoustically-tested assemblies.
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CAD & Revit Details
Hundreds of searchable details for mass timber and light wood-frame buildings.
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Online Calculators
Calculate height and area options or estimate your project’s wood carbon footprint.
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