Research
Download B.C.’s latest research on emerging topics as wood’s impact on health and well-being, wood use in schools, mass timber construction, provincial forestry practices and more.
The Think Wood Research Library connects you to the latest research and resources on mass timber and light-frame wood building systems 5 stories and up. Practitioners, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the latest knowledge about wood construction will benefit from a diverse catalogue of content from peer-reviewed academic papers to practical applied research and resources.
Technical Support
There is a robust body of research and facilities to support testing of the performance and safety of wood products and building systems. Consult with project, construction and product-specific advisors, free of charge.
Design Tools
Explore CLT and NLT guides, carbon calculators, LCA tools, mass timber building REVIT files and 3-4 story mass timber school design options.
Case Studies and Videos
Learn from the innovators and experts in this selection of in-depth case studies covering a diverse range of building types and topics including hospitality and tourism, schools and universities, transportation, healthcare, life cycle assessment, tall wood construction and more.
Discover a selection of videos, building tours and visual case studies on mass timber to learn more about the transformation on the manufacturing and construction industries which is allowing a new generation of high-performance buildings to emerge.
Project Gallery
Explore B.C.’s collection of innovative mass timber projects featuring a broad range of buildings types across all regions in B.C. including schools, libraries, community centres, hotels, multi-family residential complexes, staff and student housing, utilities buildings, warehouses, office buildings, municipal halls, First Nations longhouses, visitor centres and airport terminals.
