Business View Magazine | July 2020

114 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2020 They worked hard on bringing that product to the marketplace, and we were delighted by both the process and the product. They’ve also been extremely supportive as we develop our Sim[PLY] wood system, which is a light frame constructed of plywood cut on a CNC machine. This was our entry into the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon in 2015. Huber Engineered Woods was generous enough to donate all the materials, and to help our students understand the advantages of the ZIP System in terms of how moisture resistant and airtight a building could be. It really helps with energy efficiency. We really enjoy working with Huber Engineer Woods.” The Wood Utilization + Design Institute hosted its annual building industry stakeholders’ event at the new Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center in December. This involved showcasing the Center’s exposed mass timber components, including an elevator shaft made of Southern yellow pine CLT. “The elevator shaft + DES IGN INST I TUTE Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Forestry and Environmental Conservation departments. The Institute was developed with the idea that forest landowners and industry members from sawmills, as well as architects and engineers, could come and work with the team at WU+D. The organization has an advisory board and members can participate and support our projects with funding. There are membership fees – partners contribute a larger fee, but they become a partner for the lifespan of the Institute, and receive many opportunities to work on research. Layton recalls that Huber Engineered Woods was one of the Institute’s earliest members. “We had a graduate student and a faculty member collaborate with them on the new ZIP System product that has an integrated insulated panel in it,” she says. “It’s a revolutionary roof and wall system that streamlines weatherization with an integrated air and water-resistive barrier. Bringing unmatched products and service to mass timber. With over 60 years of leadership in structural engineering, Simpson Strong-Tie is now proud to offer smart solutions for mass timber. From our rigorously tested connectors and fasteners that provide design flexibility, to a nationwide supply network that delivers exactly what you need, when you need it — our products and expertise ensure that your mass timber projects are built faster, easier and stronger than ever. To learn more, visit go.strongtie.com/ masstimber or call (800) 999-5099. ©2020 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. MASSTIMB20 SSTM-MT20_7_1-2x4_9-10.indd 1 6/23/20 10:36 AM