North America's tallest all-wood building opens in Prince George, B.C

TORONTO (Scrap Monster): North America’s tallest all-wood building has opened doors in Prince George, B.C. The 30 metres high Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) building was constructed at a cost of $25 million.

The all-wood building showcases the engineering talents to construct taller buildings using variety of wood and engineered wood products. The building is a clear demonstration of how wood products can be used to construct cost effective, efficient and attractive building structures.

“The Wood Innovation and Design Centre will provide a legacy for our province. Built with B.C. wood, the WIDC features provincial expertise in wood innovation and design. It incorporates wood, value-added wood products and other features manufactured and engineered by B.C. companies,” says Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour.

The 50,000 square foot building was designed by Michael Green Architecture and constructed by PCL Constructors Westcoast. The design works were done during April to October last year. The major construction works commenced around October last year and came to an end by end-August this year. Concrete was used only in the raft slab foundation and penthouse level topping.

The building is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and George Street