Mass Timber Basics: Structural & Material Qualities 

A quick primer about the use of mass timber for building structures. Video covers issues related to the ecological profile/benefits of timber's use, the economic and construction consideration of its use, the qualities of timber's structural performance, a brief analysis of timber elements (glulam & CLT, etc.), connections, and general design considerations. -Rob Whitehead, AIA, LEED AP. Associate Professor of Architecture at Iowa State University