Calvert Twin Beaches Branch Library

North Beach, MD

Calvert Library utilized mass timber construction, taking advantage of two primary considerations of timber construction; speed of construction and lightweight materials.

Speed of Construction: Glulam timber components are prefabricated off-site, reducing on-site construction time.  This results in faster project completion, minimizing disruption to the site and nearby operations.

Lightweight yet Strong: Timber is surprisingly strong and lightweight, making it suitable for a variety of architectural designs.  It allows for long spans and open, inviting spaces, which can be especially advantageous for libraries.

Version History
  • Project uploaded by Bruce Harris on 09-08-2023
  • Project last updated by Kristin Riedel on 06-10-2024
Project Details
  • Year Built

    2023

  • Number Of Stories

    3

  • Bldg system

    Mass Timber

  • Square footage

    18200

  • Construction Type:

    II-A

  • Building Type:

    Civic (Recreational)

  • Material Types:

    Mass Timber
    Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
    Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)

Project Team
Version History
  • Project uploaded by Bruce Harris on 09-08-2023
  • Project last updated by Kristin Riedel on 06-10-2024
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