http://youtu.be/VCCNdqXKQUY Wood frame construction has shown strength, longevity and stability.  When it comes to mid-rise development, architects have a code-compliant, cost-effective resource in wood. Over the years, wood frame construction has shown strength, longevity and stability, and is widely considered…

http://youtu.be/aA43q_nubUQ Mid-rise construction (four to six storeys) is becoming increasingly popular.  As a means of boosting densification, containing urban sprawl, and respecting infrastructure limits while maintaining neighbourhood charm and community appeal. Mid-rise wood frame construction is often faster, material costs…

http://youtu.be/_WSe3mThNhU British Columbia (B.C.), Canada has a long history of using wood in construction. From the timber products used in the heritage buildings located in Gastown, to six-storey multi-family residential homes throughout the Province. Even in the 1800’s, B.C. was…

A Yale University-led study has found that using more wood and less steel and concrete in building and bridge construction would substantially reduce global carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption. Despite an established forest conservation theory holding that tree…

Maybe Kermit the Frog was wrong: It could be easy being green – at least when it comes to buildings. “Green building” and “sustainable development” are the hottest terms in construction right now, but what do they mean, exactly? According…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqiwBL28v4&feature=youtu.be CLT has gained traction since 2000 in the emerging green building movement. Engineered wood products offer a strong combination of environmental performance and sustainability, design flexibility, cost-competitiveness and structural integrity. This video provides thoughts and commentary from technical experts,…

Offered by Canada Green Building Council – Green Up, Canada’s building performance program. With annual energy costs for Canada’s commercial building sector amounting to $17.6 billion and lighting, heating and cooling of buildings representing 50-60% of annual greenhouse gas emissions,…

http://www.youtube.com/embed/BSq_s91Wee8 Promoting the use of wood in community buildings. “With input from prominent architects and Alberta’s Environment Minister, we created an inspirational video to promote the use of wood in community buildings. Showcasing the environmental, economic and community benefits, the…