Architect
Atelier Architects, Meiklejohn Architects
General Contractor
Yellowridge Construction
Our Service
Engineer of Record (Gerald Epp)
Engineer-Build
Area
5,000 sf.
Location
Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Status
Completed 2011

Port Alberni Secondary School

Architect
Atelier Architects, Meiklejohn Architects
General Contractor
Yellowridge Construction
Our Service
Engineer of Record (Gerald Epp)
Engineer-Build
Area
5,000 sf.
Location
Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Status
Completed 2011

StructureCraft was asked to design, supply and install the WoodWave and custom-hybrid trusses to replace the standard steel decking on OWSJs. The end result was a structural-architectural-acoustic panel which carried the Port Alberni snow loads, supplied an appearance-grade ceiling and absorbed the gymnasium noise.

The hybrid glulam-steel trusses were carefully designed, and optimized for cost and fabrication efficiency. The 5,600 sqft Wood Wave roof deck was erected in one day and consisted of 10 panels 11’ wide X up to 44’ long. Each panel was built up of 7 Vees of 10-1/2” depth x 16” width filled with mineral wool and capped with a 1/2” plywood skin.


Awards

2012 Wood Innovation Award
CWC, BC Wood Design Awards - WoodWorks BC