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Welcome to the New Zealand Timber Design Journal

The New Zealand Timber Design Journal is the official publication of the New Zealand Timber Design Society (TDS) and a leading source of knowledge and innovation in timber engineering across New Zealand. Its origins trace back to the New Zealand Journal of Timber Construction, published from 1984 to 1991 by the New Zealand Timber Industry Federation in collaboration with NZTDS. In 1992, it evolved into the Timber Design Journal, reflecting the Society’s growing leadership in advancing timber design.
 

Published quarterly, the journal showcases peer-reviewed technical articles, case studies, and research from engineers, architects, and academics. It highlights the latest developments in structural timber, from design innovations to sustainability practices, and serves as a bridge between academic research and practical application.
 

As part of TDS’s mission to foster the advancement and dissemination of timber design knowledge, the journal remains a vital resource for professionals, educators, and students. Members receive printed copies of each issue by mail, and all articles are made available online with a six-month embargo period, after which they are accessible to the wider public.


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44m Span Gymnasium – Cyclone Area

Owen Griffiths

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A 10 Storey Timber Braced Frame and CLT Structure in Vancouver, BC

Carla Dickof, Robert Jackson, Jenna Kim, Ashkan Hashemi

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A Composite Timber-Concrete Bridge

Hank Bier

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A Parametric Design Framework for Timber Framing Span Tables

Jian Jiang, Lisa-Mareike Ottenhaus, Joseph M. Gattas

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A Plywood House in Australia

Dr David Leifer

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A case study on mixed angle screw hold-down connections for a 6-Storey CLT shear wall building

T.D.W Wright, B. Stankowitz

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A ‘hybrid’ multi-storey building – Meeting design criteria in a cost-effective way

Stephen John, Andrew Irving, Gerard McDonnell and Andrew H. Buchanan

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Acoustic Testing of a Pinus Radiata Pole Joist Floor System

John Chapman and Dr George Dodd

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Adhesives for Load-Bearing Timber Structures – Classification and Performance

Hexion Specialty Chemicals Limited

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Adidas North American Headquaters Expansion

Jack McCutcheon, Chris Grosse, Reid B. Zimmerman

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Alternative Timbers

Bryan Walford

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Alternatives to Timber Frame Construction

Warwick Banks

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Alternatives to radiata pine for house framing

Michael J Collins

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An 18-storey tall mass timber hybrid student residence at the University of British Columbia

P. Fast

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An investigation of cross laminated timber connections with multiple glued-in rods

Younes Shirmohammadli, Ashkan Hashemi, Reza Masoudnia, Pierre Quenneville

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Application of Resilient Connections for Low Damage Design of CLT Structures

A. Hashemi, P. Quenneville, T. Fast, P. Fast, C. Dickof, R. Jackson, A. Dunbar, P. Zarnani

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Applying the Details – Mockup and Reality

Owen Griffiths

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Applying the Details – Springhill Hip

Owen Griffiths

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Appropriate Use of Structural Timber

Warwick Banks

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