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Mass Timber Connections Workshops, Austin
This week our folks are leading workshops in Texas. Still time to come and join us! For engineers new to mass timber design, connections can pose a particular challenge. Focusing on connection design principles and analysis techniques unique to mass timber.
Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC Submission
We are super excited to announce our submission with INC_A & Spiritos Properties to Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC. A two-stage design competition for small-scale, urban infill housing. Seeking to address affordable housing.
Malahat Summit Skywalk
We are excited to announce a proposed project on the Malahat Summit, an elevated ‘Skywalk’ with 40-metre spiral viewing tower. It has been featured on Global News: Southern Vancouver Island could be next in line to get a high-profile tourism project.
2019 Environmental Performance Award Winner
The Wood Innovation Research Lab (WIRL) winner of the 2019 Environmental Performance Award BC Wood Design Awards! Featured on naturally:wood website – WIRL at UNBC is a space to test state-of-the-art building systems.
Sea to Sky Gondola Tree Walk
We are happy to announce the proposed Sea to Sky Gondola Tree Walk, an elevated tree walk that spirals 34 metres into the sky. A structure that will preserve, connect and enhance the Howe Sound. Check out the article on Global News.
Naikoon on Nail Laminated Timber and More
We are happy to share this overview of nail laminated timber and other Panelized products by Naikoon Contracting. They are home builders who specialize in Passive House & NetZero Construction. We had the pleasure to work with them on West Bay Passive House.
West Bay Passive House Video
Thanks to West Coast Innovation Labs and BCIT for this video on the West Bay Passive House. In this video, we kick off the construction of the Radcliffe Passive House Project by reviewing the principles of Passive House Design, and learning about some of the project's unique design challenges.
Building Employee Trust and Respect
Kent Employment Law interviewed Gina Sheppard, a Partner at Aspect Structural Engineers, about introducing policies that allow employees to take unlimited vacation and set their own work hours – workplace practices built on transparency, collaboration, respect and fairness.