Hybrid

Wood is often used in combination with other building systems to realize benefits greater than those offered by each system alone. Examples include light wood-frame walls with mass timber floors and roofs, steel elements in long-span wood floor systems, and concrete foundations, podiums, and cores. Areas, where different materials and systems intersect, require particular attention. Our resources can help you overcome challenges and achieve successful hybrid projects.
Research Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings
This report summarizes a survey of ten tall timber buildings in several countries, from the perspectives of the Developer/Owner, Design Team, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and Construction Team. It also examines the topics of project insurance, project financing, and building operations and performance.
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Shaft Wall Solutions for Light-Frame and Mass Timber Buildings Solution Papers
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Using Wood in Types I and II Construction Expert Tips
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Wood Framing Delivers Impactful Design + Big Savings for New High School Case Studies
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Wind Design of Timber Panelized Roof Structures Design Examples
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Warehouse Expansion Uses Glulam Beams for Innovative Roof in Culver City Case Studies
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Occupied Roof Decks and Allowable Building Size Expert Tips
Upcoming Hybrid Events
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Designing and Building with Mass Timber: Design, Planning and Performance In Person · Northeast · March 5 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST
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Designing and Building with Mass Timber: Design, Planning and Performance Online · Northeast · March 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
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Tall Timber Design Seminar & CoStar Building Tour In Person · Northeast · March 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm EDT
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2025 Forecast: A Look Ahead at Multi-Family, Commercial & Institutional Development Online · National · March 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT
Resources for Hybrid 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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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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Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA Expert Tips
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CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction Expert Tips
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Exterior Walls in Buildings with Mass Timber Floors – Part 2: Common Floor-to-Wall Details Expert Tips
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LEED Credits for Use of Wood Products Expert Tips
Tools & Guides for Hybrid 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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