Michael Green, T3. Photo Credit: Wood WORKS! BC ? 2017 Wood Design Awards in B.C.
Excellence in contemporary design and building with wood was celebrated in Vancouver at the Wood Design Awards in B.C. last week. More than 400 distinguished design and building professionals gathered for the 13th annual event at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West), including architects, structural engineers, project teams, local government, industry sponsors and guests. Winners and nominees of the Wood WORKS! BC 2017 Wood Design Awards were honoured and recognized for their leadership and innovation in structural and architectural wood use.
The awards also marked the end of Wood Week BC ? four events over 10 days that focused on the latest trends and topics on wood design and construction with a range of educational and networking opportunities.  There were 114 nominations in 13 categories for the 2017 awards ? a record number – with nominations from all over the province, as well as some national and international project submissions from as far away as Shanghai, China.  All projects showcase distinctive and unique qualities of wood such as strength, beauty, versatility, and cost-effectiveness in a wide range of projects and a variety of wood uses.
“With wood now recognized for its ability to significantly reduce carbon impacts in our built environment and increase construction efficiency, it is playing a leading role in a design and building revolution,” sa...