Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Amenities and aesthetics are key considerations when booking a hotel stay. Today, architects are finding that mass timber can provide ample benefits—and be a differentiator—when designing in the hospitality space. Concrete and steel have long been the go-to materials for ski resorts, luxury hotels, and boutique spas, but in the age of sustainable building and biophilia, these architects are finding that the natural beauty and warmth of exposed wood pairs perfectly with high-end luxury. Offering lower embodied carbon, wide spans, and wellness benefits, mass timber provides the perfect combination of benefits for hospitality projects.
This AIA-accredited continuing education webinar is tailored for architects and engineers seeking advanced knowledge in the design and specification of innovative mass timber and hybrid wood systems in hotels, resorts, spas, and other hospitality-related buildings. It will include a discussion on how mass timber can enhance the aesthetics of hotels and resorts while also serving as a low-carbon building alternative with the potential to positively impact the health, well-being, and safety of occupants.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the benefits of mass timber that help support environmental and sustainable goals for a building project.
- List the attributes of mass timber that can help create safe, comfortable, and durable spaces for occupants when specifying mass timber in hospitality projects.
- Recognize the unique challenges architects and designers must address when creating sustainable designs for the hospitality market.
- Discuss how mass timber and innovative wood products can be an ideal choice for hotels, resorts, spas, and small luxury hotels where warmth and attention to detail is critical for the clientele.
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