San Francisco

Growing Taller: New Wood Structures

Name: Growing Taller: New Wood Structures
Start: 2013-08-01T19:30:00
End: 2013-08-01T19:30:00
Location: SPUR Urban Center

Lunchtime Forum

12:30 p.m. | Thursday, August 1, 2013

Image courtesy Flickr user iJuliAn

In the past, high-rise construction was the realm of concrete and steel. New advances in wood systems, however, have made this natural element a perfect fit for many taller buildings. Come hear how new timber technology will influence the codes of the future and allow for taller wood buildings.

+ Nabih Tahan / Cree Buildings Inc.
+ Bryce Tanner / Arup
+ Dennis Richardson / American Wood Council

Location

SPUR Urban Center

654 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Admission

Free to members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

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