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INNOVATION
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Roland T. Stern Learning Center
Gainesville, FL-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
1
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Sq. footage
5,000
The University of Florida School of Forest Resources and Conservation set out to create a new conference building providing its visitors a serene experience in the forest, emphasizing the importance of natural resources to our lives. The Roland T. Stern Learning Center is located on a wooded site adjacent to Lake Mize and incorporates natural cypress elements. Every year, thousands of people from numerous local organizations utilize the building for events.
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Construction Type:
V-B
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Building Type:
Educational
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Material Types:
Timber-Frame / Post and Beam, Heavy Timber Decking, Light-Frame, Open-web trusses
Companies Involved:
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The Brentwood Company
General Contractor
Individuals Involved:
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Joe Walker
Architect
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Chris Gmuer
Structural Engineer