An overview of cross-laminated timber in North America

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

Mass timber products, wood-based engineered construction materials, are becoming widely prevalent in the design and construction sector. Being a cost-effective, carbon efficient, durable, and sustainable building option, mass timber construction has already had a profound impact in residential and non-residential applications in Europe, and it has been reaching new heights in Canada, and recently gaining momentum in the United States. All architects, builders, designers, and forestry communities including the forest product industry, landowners, rural communities, and environmentalists have reason to be excited about these promising new timber products. Mass timber products are envisioned as substitutes for traditional building materials like concrete, masonry, and steel. The most widespread mass timber product is cross-laminated timber (CLT), which was first introduced in the early 1990s in Austria and Germany. It is currently on a rapid upward trajectory in North America. The main purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of CLT and its market status and future prospects in North America.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Increasing the Use of Wood in the Global Bio-Economy - Proceedings of Scientific Papers

First Page

217

Last Page

225

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