OTTAWA – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is suggesting a new guide for architects who are considering mass timber for projects.
The newly released Mass timber in industrial architecture guide, brought to you by naturally:wood, showcases a range of proven projects that show its versatility across warehouses, manufacturing facilities and hybrid systems.
The RAIC says it is a “powerful tool to meet client needs, achieve sustainability targets and differentiate developments in a competitive market.”
What’s inside the guide:
- market assessments
- architectural design considerations
- structural considerations
- industrial project examples
- mixed-use project examples
- production insights
- project checklists
