WSU identified the promise of mass timber decades ago, said Karl Englund, research professor at the Composite Materials & Engineering Center (CMEC). The university aligned engineering, architecture, business, and materials expertise to drive development, often partnering with private companies. Importantly, WSU also established a certified laboratory where companies can test products and materials before they are submitted for building code approval.
WSU highlights the CLT researchers at CMEC for the latest entry in the “Go Cougs Means…” campaign. [Read more…]