In this webinar, you’ll gain insight into the design and manufacturing considerations involved in using glulam in buildings. As one of the oldest mass timber products used in Canada, glulam offers exceptional flexibility and can be incorporated into a wide range of building types—particularly where curvature and expressive geometry are key. Presenters will outline design and manufacturing strategies for creating efficient structures, showing how glulam can be used not just as columns and beams, but as the primary structure in today’s innovative buildings—whether architecturally driven or focused on value and efficiency. They will also cover the availability of glulam products across Canada and explain how to maximize the value of the timber used. Practical tips will be shared to help designers and specifiers take full advantage of glulam’s attributes in a cost-efficient way.
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Participants will learn the design strategies employed when using curvature and geometry in buildings and gain an understanding of what is possible with expressive architecture.
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Participants will understand the practical constraints of glulam manufacturing, including how to approach the design and specification of glulam members.
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Participants will learn how different wood species and strength grades are applied in glulam design, and how to use them efficiently for optimal performance.
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Participants will understand how geometry, fire ratings, and member layups influence the cost-efficiency and design potential of glulam systems.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Registration: Click Here
CPD Eligibility: 1 point – Category A4 (you will need to self-report this point)
