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Highly illustrated with photographs and technical drawings, this book demonstrates the versatility of CLT construction as an engineered timber solution, sometimes also used in conjunction with glued laminated timber beams.Cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction is increasingly being used for residential, commercial and public sector buildings. Offering a significant strength to weight ratio, improved installation speeds, reduced on-site waste and a high standard of airtightness, CLT also has the advantage of being a renewable resource. This book provides clear and helpful recommendations to assist architects, engineers and their clients who are increasingly looking for sustainable, efficient structural solutions. There are four key sections: An introduction to CLT, showcasing its uses for architects, building designers and their clients Design principles, including studies of several exemplar buildings CLT product performance, inlcluding; structural design, connections, fire, thermal, and acoustic performance, sustainability and appearance 13 case studies representing a variety of building types. Many TRADA member companies at the forefront of CLT building design in the UK have helped with the development of this landmark book including: Waugh Thistleton, Arup, Ramboll, Eurban, B&K Structures, KLH UK Ltd, Stora Enso, Hugh Strange Architects, Paddy Hislop and Exova BM TRADA.