Rhode Island School of Design North Hall
Providence, RI-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
6
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Sq. footage
41,000
In keeping with their reputation for innovation, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) combined cross-laminated timber (CLT) wood decks with a steel post-and-beam frame when they built this new student residence. Even though no one on the design and construction team had prior experience with a mass timber-steel system, all agreed that the hybrid solution showed best results in terms of speed of construction, cost effectiveness and sustainability. RISD estimates that use of CLT panels instead of concrete decks reduced CO2 emissions by as much as 20 percent. Speedy construction yielded significant cost savings; while they planned for an eight-week construction schedule, the hybrid configuration took just 2-1/2 weeks to install. They also saved by leaving the CLT panels exposed inside, eliminating the need for additional ceiling finishes. Exposed wood contributes to the positive experience RISD wants students to have while also reflecting their sustainability values and design leadership.
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Construction Cost:
$25 Million
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Construction Type:
III-B
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Building Type:
Student Housing
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Material Types:
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Heavy Timber Decking, Hybrid (wood with steel or concrete)
Companies Involved:
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NADAAA
Architect
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ODEH Engineers, Inc
Structural Engineer
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Shawmut Design & Construction
General Contractor
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Rhode Island School of Design
Owner
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Starlite Building Services
Timber Installer/Framer
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Nordic Structures
Mass TImber Supplier
Individuals Involved:
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Arthur Chang
Architect
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David J. Odeh
Principal-in-Charge
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Chris Maury
General Contractor
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Gary Shaw
Timber Installer
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Paul Kuehnel, PE
Project Manager / Structural Engineer