DEEP DIVE #3 | Innovative Mass Timber for Cutting-Edge Tech: HP Inc. Research & Development Facility in Vancouver, Washington

Innovation is at the heart of many successful technology companies. HP’s recently completed 225,000 square foot, three-story, sustainably-harvested mass timber R&D building features an innovative stacked glulam structure fabricated by Zip-O Laminators that supports distribution of MEP building systems. SmartLam CLT panels were for the first time load-tested as beams to create a folded sawtooth roof with clerestory windows to bring daylight into the large open office floorplates. The timber structure is largely exposed which limits finish material expenses and, when compared to conventional construction methods, reduced building foundation costs. Lean Building and Target Value Design processes were employed to efficiently navigate overlapping project design, timber procurement and fabrication timelines while meeting the project budget and schedule.

The panel discussion will feature Owner, Architect, Engineer, and Builder project team representatives who will speak about the challenges and benefits associated with building the ILFI Net-Zero Carbon and LEED Gold facility. Panelists will highlight mass timber procurement and construction schedule and coordination efforts, discuss lessons learned, regional material sourcing options, and how the facility was designed to support innovation, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

Attendees will gain new insights on how mass timber construction can efficiently enrich their projects.

Kevin Lo

Corporate Sustainability Distinguished Technologist
HP

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Jacob Dunn

Principal
ZGF Architects

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Christopher Pitt

Associate
KPFF Consulting Engineers

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Brad Wigh

Project Executive
Swinerton Builders

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Deep Dive #4 | Announced Soon