Design and Construct Building Enclosures for Mass Timber Buildings

What This Course Covers:

In this session, Brian Hubbs of RDH Building Science provides insight into the role of prefabrication and panelization in mass timber enclosures. With these larger wood structures and heavier timber components comes the need for efficient building enclosure assemblies that can be installed quickly and are in many cases new and unique to the industry. This presentation uses in-depth case studies to consider building enclosure design and detailing, the benefits of mockups, and many other tips and lessons learned.

You'll Learn How to:

  • Compare enclosure options for mass timber structures, including prefabricated panels.
  • Understand construction speed as a benefit and requirement of mass timber buildings, and how this relates to moisture management.
  • Recognize the role of mockups in supporting building enclosure performance on mass timber projects.
  • Identify strategies for roof and wall details to manage moisture risk.


This course will be of interest to a wide audience within the building industry, in particular architects, designers, contractors, and developers who are interested in learning about the design and construction of mass timber enclosures.


Continuing Education Credits:

1 LU|HSW 1 IIBEC CEH 1 Core LU


Why Learn About Mass Timber Enclosures?

As the design and construction industry continues to search for more sustainable and cost-efficient methods of construction, mass timber has presented itself as both a viable and a desirable option. With this new wave of design and construction comes challenges not faced by more conventional building systems and enclosure products. The instructors in the Mass Timber Enclosure series will explore and discuss a number of topics relevant to the design and construction of mass timber enclosures in the US and Canada, focusing on opportunities to manage risk and increase the long-term durability of the mass timber enclosure.

Instructor

Principal, Senior Building Science Specialist

Brian Hubbs

Brian is recognized as a practical engineer and researcher who delivers innovative solutions. He is one of the three co-founders of RDH and has a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on knowledge gained from completing hundreds of projects across RDH’s various practice areas. Brian has consulted on the development and installation of numerous new and unique facade systems, including facades for mass timber enclosures. Along with his project experience, Brian has presented on the topic of facade development for mass timber enclosures at various industry conferences and is a sought-after resource on the subject.

You will have up to 30 days to review the course material and complete any required quizzes. This course can also be purchased as part of a bundle of 6 courses.