Technical Document Library

2125 Franklin Student Housing Case Studies - S115 This case study explains how glulam beams and engineered wood products shaped 2125 Franklin, a 735-bedroom mixed-use student housing building near the University of Oregon. Advanced Framing Boosts Energy Performance Case Studies - T110 This case study explains how a Pennsylvania home builder gained a competitive advantage by adopting advanced framing techniques that deliver lasting energy savings to customers. All-Wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction Case Studies - N110 This case study discusses how two mid-rise projects used all-wood podiums instead of concrete to cut construction costs, reduce building mass and improve sustainability. Appleton Mills Case Studies - R145 This case study discusses how glulam beams, planks, girders and columns were used to structurally and aesthetically restore the historic Appleton Mills complex in Lowell, MA. Audrain Museum Case Studies - Q125 This case study explains how glulam beams were used to replace the flooring system of the historic Audrian Building, enabling the building to support multi-ton vintage automobiles. Beauty and the Budget Case Studies - V130 This publication describes how LEVER Architecture used engineered wood to balance design, budget and sustainability goals in a Portland, OR, commercial building project. Brelsford WSU Visitor Center Case Studies - R130 This case study discusses the Brelsford WSU visitor center’s use of several engineered wood products, including CLT and glulam. Engineered Wood Gets an Easy A Case Studies - W170 This case study discusses two Washington school districts that creatively leveraged the benefits of exposed wood products in newly constructed schools. Engineered Wood Products Help Navigate Design Challenges and Tariffs for North Carolina Senior Living Project Case Studies - C440 This case study discusses how engineered wood products helped overcome structural, acoustic and cost challenges at a North Carolina senior living expansion project. Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain Case Studies - Z110 This case study discusses how a Sprouts grocery store used engineered wood instead of steel for the roof system to solve supply chain challenges and reduce their carbon footprint. Engineering Solutions for a More Inclusive Community Case Studies - X175 This publication discusses how a California nonprofit incorporated engineered wood into an affordable housing complex to keep costs low and create an inclusive community First Tech Federal Credit Union Case Studies - U115 This case study discusses how CLT panels and glulam framing delivered cost savings, a faster schedule and sustainability benefits for First Tech Federal Credit Union. Going for Bold: Window Into Affordability Case Studies - X170 This case study discusses how the Las Ventanas affordable housing project used glulam, LVL, OSB and FTAO design principles to cut costs and streamline construction. HarborCenter Case Studies - S110 This case study discusses the use of hybrid trusses combining glulam arches, glulam purlins and steel bottom chords at the Buffalo Sabres’ practice ice rinks. Jackson Hole Airport Case Studies - R110 This case study explains how glulam beams and Douglas-fir columns helped the Jackson Hole Airport meet strict height limits and seismic demands. LeMay America's Car Museum Case Studies - N115 This case study discusses how curved glulam beams enabled dramatic design, seismic resilience and cost effectiveness for the LeMay Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. Lone Survivor House Case Studies - R115 This case study discusses how glulam beams solved complex structural challenges on a pentagon-shaped coastal house. Luxury Boulder Residence Case Studies - R135 This case study discusses how glulam beams reduced costs and streamlined installation on a 5,200 square foot custom Colorado home. Mass Timber Has Banks Seeing Green Case Studies - V135 This case study discusses how CLT and glulam helped First United Bank achieve construction and energy efficiencies. One North Office Buildings Case Studies - S120 This publication discusses how glulam framing and engineered wood helped Portland’s One North development achieve energy efficiency and sustainability. Santa Barbara Apartments Case Studies - S125 This case study discusses how glulam beams and wood structural panel shear walls were used to construct a California apartment complex on budget. Santa Maria Water Reservoir Cover Case Studies - C115 This case study discusses how a glulam roof structure provided decay resistance, seismic performance and cost savings for a municipal water reservoir in California.