Why is Framework a demonstration project?
Framework's research and testing will become open source after the building is constructed; providing a launching point for the entire building industry and technical data points for building code changes. Framework, a mixed-use building with retail, office, and housing, takes this concept to a deeper level by purposely designing a project with many replicable components. Additionally, it's a wood skyscraper; it is designed to be resilient to earthquakes; will be a learning laboratory for researchers after the building is operational; and seeks to unlock the demand for high-rise mass timber construction by demonstrating its feasibility. Based on the successful passing of fire and structural tests, Framework will likely be the first building in the following areas:

Fire Achievements
o  First high-rise building with wood from ground floor, as the load-bearing construction, in the US
o  First high rise building with exposed wood (of any %) in North America
o  First project carrying out fire tests on exposed glulam connections, CLT and glulam beam-floor assembly in North America
o  First fully loaded exposed CLT connection requiring a two-hour fire rating in the world
o  First fully loaded exposed glulam connections requiring a two-hour fire rating in the world

Structural Achievements
o  First post-tensioned rocking CLT wall system in the US
o  Tallest Mass Timber Building in the US
o  Tallest ALL Mass Timber Building in North America
o  Tallest post-tensioned rocking wall project in the world