Welcome to the course site for Design of Wood Structures (BCT 540) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Curved Glulam column as an architectural feature in a public mall
This course is intended as a foundation to wood design concepts for the aspiring wood builders and designers of tomorrow. Contemporary wood structures demonstrate ingenuity and new direction. Efficient in design and environmentally responsible, wood is being integrated into showcase structures in more and more creative and inspiring ways every day.
See you in class.
Meetings: Fall Term – Tu/Th @ 9:30-10:45, Holdsworth 105
Credits: 3
SPIRE class number (Fall 2012): 73621
Instructor: Dr. Peggi Clouston
Office: Holdsworth Hall, Room 127
Office hours: Mondays 1:00-2:30 and Tuesdays 2:30-4:00. Please email me if you would like to set up an appointment outside of these times.
Email: clouston@eco.umass.edu