Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Canadian Wood Council, in partnership with WoodWorks BC, is hosting an enlightening webinar titled “Understanding Glulam: The Technical and Architectural Capabilities of Mass Timber” on May 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT. This event offers architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals valuable insights into glulam, one of Canada’s most versatile mass timber products.
Glulam (glued-laminated timber) stands out for its remarkable adaptability in architectural design, offering unique capabilities for incorporating curvature and expressive geometry. This webinar is designed to illustrate the creative and technical potential of glulam, which has been integral to Canadian construction for decades.
Presented by industry experts Giulia Natalini from Western Archrib and Derek Ratzlaff from WoodWorks BC, the session will delve deeply into practical design strategies, efficient manufacturing processes, and best practices for maximizing the use of glulam across diverse building types. Participants will explore how glulam components can serve beyond traditional columns and beams, becoming central to innovative, architecturally expressive, or cost-effective structural solutions.
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The webinar aims to equip attendees with the knowledge to harness the structural and aesthetic benefits of glulam efficiently and sustainably. Whether your project prioritizes architectural innovation or value-driven efficiency, this session will provide the essential tools and insights to implement glulam effectively.
Secure your spot today to enhance your expertise in sustainable timber construction.
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