Wood-insulated panels (WIPs) combine CLT with rigid exterior wood fiber insulation (WFI) to create a consistent, uniform panel with continuous exterior insulation. These panels can be used to fabricate shell systems, delivering a structural/thermal/moisture enclosure solution for use in new construction and retrofits, and the wood cut-outs from these panels go into the WFI "hopper" in a cradle-to-cradle cycle. This session will present the results from OPAL Build's pilot project, a 1000sf schoolhouse in Belfast, Maine. Attendees will gain real-world insight into the build process and thermal/moisture performance of CLT + WFI wall and roof solutions based on the 100+ sensors we installed in the roofs and walls. We will share lessons learned, details, and hard data.
Time Slot
2
Room / Location
Marina 1
Learning Objectives
Analyze the thermal and moisture performance of the CLT + wood fiber structural / thermal / moisture envelope
Plan for how to work with CLT on a variety of project types
Explore the Life Cycle Analysis and benefits of CLT and Wood Fiber insulation
Describe the efficiency of construction and improved schedule with this technology
CEU Information
Attendance for each full conference day offers 4.5 credit hours for both RESNET and MA CSL licensure.
CEU Credits
AIA: 1 LU
BPI: 1 Hour
GBCI: 1 Hour (BD+C, ID+C, WELL)
NARI: 1 Hour
PHIUS: 1 Hour
Session ID
BOS22-206
Session Documents
bos22-206_advancing_all-wood_design.pdf
(9.29 MB)
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