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Framework is expected to be a leader in sustainability rocking plane at the base of the walls, replaceable energy
by providing the construction industry with a new way dissipating fuses, special detailing at the floor-to-wall
to build and demonstrating a measurable reduction in connections, and the self-centering characteristics of the
carbon emissions and increase in carbon sequestration post-tensioning system.
through new and sustainable supply chains. Additional- Framework is expected to have energy savings of 60
ly, it plans to incorporate locally-sourced materials and percent compared to code, water savings exceeding 30
using significantly less energy than a traditional building percent compared to code, and the project will result in 1,824
through envelope design, natural ventilation, and inte- tons of CO2 offsets (based on industry averages for North
grated green roofs. America responsibly sourced wood). That’s equivalent to
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) will be used for the taking 348 cars off the road for a year.
floors and the Lateral Force Resisting System (LFRS), in This project is supported by a $1.5 million award from
conjunction with glue-laminated beams (GLB) and glue- the U.S. Tall Wood Building Prize Competition. The focus of
laminated columns (GLC). The structure will be supported the competition is to promote use of domestically-sourced
on a conventionally reinforced concrete mat foundation. engineered wood products in the United States in order to
Framework has also chosen enhanced seismic perfor- increase demand from domestic rural lumber mills, which
mance criteria of economically repairable for the 1:500-year will in turn boost their respective rural economies.
design basis earthquake and little to no damage for 1:100- This mixed-use building will be 148 feet tall and will be
year serviceability earthquake. Through this, they aim to made up of 12 floors. The ground floor will include a bank
provide an economic advantage in terms of reduced repair, and retail, five floors will be used for offices, five floors will
replacement costs, and potential insurance costs. be residential, and there will be rooftop amenities. The
They plan to achieve this criteria with a lateral force- residential portion will have 60 total units and include studio
resisting system that includes post-tensioned rocking CLT apartments, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments,
shear walls, with “Low Damage Design” features pioneered all zoned for affordable housing. Construction on the project
in New Zealand. These features include a pre-determined is slated to begin fall of 2017 and finish late 2018. CW

RESNET Call for Sessions

Call for Session Nominations for the 2018 RESNET Building Performance Conference.

ESNET SEEKS SESSION NOMINATIONS
for its 2018 RESNET Building Performance
Conference which will take place February
26–28 in Orlando.
The theme of the conference is Into The
RGreat Wide Open, reflecting the growth of
HERS ratings in the market place and the adoption of
the Energy Rating Index option by state and local code
jurisdictions across the nation.
Suggested topics include:
■ Opportunities for HERS Raters with the
■
International Energy Conservation Code
■ Tapping the Appraisal and Real Estate Market
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■ Water Efficiency and the Water Efficiency Rating
■
Index
■ Enhanced HERS Index Consistency/Quality
■
Assurance
■ Home Energy Ratings
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■ Advanced Building Science
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■ Energy Policy & Programs
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Nominations close on August 6, 2017.
Click here for more information.

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