Heavy Timber Structures: Creating Comfort in Public Spaces

Explore the physiological and aesthetic benefits of heavy timber construction in public spaces through 35 case studies, including health care facilities, houses of worship, zoos, museums, and more.

In the triumvirate of dominant structural building materials—wood, metal, and masonry—each has its advantages, but none are as intertwined with the human spirit as wood. Thirty—five public buildings illustrate how heavy timber framing can address familiar programmatic issues such as structure, ...