Mass Timber Schools: A 21st Century Solution

Canadian Wood Council, Wood WORKS!
December 21, 2022
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: Canada, Canada West

Workshop and Tour of Bayview Elementary: Timber technologies and techniques are rapidly evolving, opening new possibilities for school design. From hybrid-mass timber construction to factory-built prefabrication, the opportunities for the use of wood in schools are quickly expanding. This workshop explores how wood-built schools can boost students’ well-being, cut carbon, speed up construction and offer flexible, earthquake-resistant design. Join us Monday, January 16, 2023 for a day long program hosted at FPInnovations on the UBC campus, followed by a tour of Bayview Elementary School in Vancouver. Save $30 by registering before January 6. 

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