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Standing 45 meters tall in Vancouver, The Hive eliminates conventional concrete shear cores above its podium. By pairing an exterior Douglas fir glulam braced frame with self-centering friction…
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Sep 2026
San Francisco University High School has opened its first ground-up building in 50 years. Designed by Leddy Maytum…
Sep 2026
The Kelsey Civic Center in San Francisco demonstrates how high-density affordable housing can unite aggressive carbon reduction with…
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Professional calendar
Plan ahead with conferences, training, tours, and conversations, from next week to future years.
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
This regional jobsite tour examines the construction of Bush Middle School, a two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational project in Seattle. Led by WoodWorks regional director Michael Muller alongside project team members, the session highlights the integration of cross-laminated timber panels and glulam framing to…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber Plus brings design and construction leaders together in Philadelphia to examine the practical development of wood-based offsite construction. Co-produced by WoodWorks and Forest Economic Advisors, the two-day gathering features an exhibit hall displaying specialized products alongside more than twenty technical…
Oct 7, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines practical strategies to simplify and accelerate permitting for heat pump water heaters. Permitting delays and associated expenses often hinder the adoption of clean water heating systems, especially when permits are mandatory to claim financial incentives. Attendees will explore jurisdictional…
From the library
Three enduring reports selected for their useful precedents and lessons.
GreenLinks · Jan 2022
The What: BayREN provides free engineering technical assistance to help local governments in the San Francisco Bay Area save energy…
GreenLinks · Jan 2022
With the signing of the new Federal Sustainability Executive Order the current administration has set forth aggressive goals to make…
Products · Dec 2021
Supporting its continued commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient products, Solatube® International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting…
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