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This micro-certificate covers specialized technical topics on mass timber products and building systems with a focus on the practical design of tall wood structures, utilizing current building standards and innovative design methods. It emphasizes the unique properties of wood as a construction material and demonstrates how designers can apply these properties to design safe and reliable tall wood structures in an efficient way.

This micro-certificate will help design professionals develop skills and competencies for an applied understanding of both advantages and challenges of wood in tall wood structures. The micro-certificate consists of four courses that cover different aspects of tall wood design and modelling.