The IMTA’s Humble Beginnings: Building a Foundation for Log Home Energy Efficiency
Ever wonder how the IMTA began? One day after the 2018 ICC Code Development Hearings, Rob Pickett, Doug Parsons, Bob Kenel, and Dean Crocker met to recap the events. Out of that meeting came the IMTA's humble beginnings and mission to prove that mass timber and log...
Colorado School of Mines and the IMTA Testing Thermal Mass Performance of Mass Timber
As many of you know, log and timber homes present unique challenges, especially regarding energy efficiency. Energy codes being drafted now are tailored for conventional home-building techniques and don’t consider the thermal mass properties of wood—leaving log and...
Log and Timber Homes Stand Up to Extreme Weather
Log and timber homes stand up to extreme weather and natural disasters. There are several examples of log and timber homes escaping extreme weather and natural disasters unscathed while the neighborhood around them was demolished.
Building a Sustainable Future: 2024 Forest Products Society Conference Highlights
Wood and timber industry leaders and researchers gathered in Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 4 to 6 for the Forest Products Society Conference. Below are highlights from the conference, including changes in building codes and standards and the role of research and c preparing the mass timber industry for a sustainable future.
2024 International Log Builder’s Association Conference Highlights
2024 International Log Builder’s Association Conference Highlights. The conference attracted log and timber building science professionals from across the globe to celebrate and advance our industry. They discussed the latest log and timber building trends, technologies, and methodologies.
Designing for Energy Efficiency: Passive Solar Principles for Mass Timber Construction
Passive solar building design uses the sun’s energy to heat and cool buildings without an active mechanical system. Incorporating these building strategies into your home’s design can help you save on energy costs, create a more sustainable structure, and keep you comfortable all year long.
2024 Forest Products Society International Conference
Join us at the 2024 Forest Products Society International Conference. Network, participate in discussions on the state of forest products research, and learn about industry innovations from leading experts. The FPS 2024 IC is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating the development and application of technical knowledge that will enable its attendees to derive maximum benefit from renewable wood-based materials and forest products.
Testing the Energy Efficiency of Log and Timber Homes
Log and timber homes present unique challenges, especially in proving their energy efficiency. Energy codes being drafted now are tailored for conventional home-building techniques and don’t consider the thermal mass properties of wood.
The Future of Mass Timber: Oakridge National Laboratory Phase 2b Tests
The Future of Mass Timber. Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phase 2b Tests: Thermal Performance of Mass Timber Constructions in the Field
The Future of Mass Timber – Phase 2a Testing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Phase 2a Thermal Testing Summary. The Future of Mass Timber— The Impact of Mass Wood Walls on Building Energy Use, Peak Demand, and Thermal Comfort in the Log Home Industry.