Project Feature – The Hive
@ Concept Lab – 300-397 West 7th Ave
Our 4th event in collaboration between TWIG, Fast + Epp, and CAWP brings TTC in alignment with BC’s Mass Timber Demonstration Program.
The Hive is a 10-storey mass timber office currently under construction at Clark Drive and Great Northern Way in Vancouver, pioneering advanced timber construction techniques. Engineered with a unique perimeter-braced seismic system, its honeycomb design is not only visually striking but also built to withstand seismic activity, eliminating the need for a concrete core. Constructed with glulam beams, CLT panels, and minimal concrete, The Hive emphasizes sustainability, fire resistance, and the natural warmth of exposed wood interiors.
Alongside its structural innovation, The Hive integrates biophilic features: outdoor balconies, green spaces, and a rooftop garden create an inviting, health-focused workspace. By blending structural resilience with aesthetic appeal, The Hive is setting a new standard for sustainable, resilient mass timber design.
This event will highlight the key innovations in this project, and the Q+A and networking session ccan dig into other details and specifics about the project.
Food and Drinks will be provided as part of your ticket.
Presenters
Meaghan Henderson – Design Engineer @ Fast + Epp
Ryan McClanaghan + Lindsay Duthie – Architects @ DIALOG
Project Collaborators
Architect – DIALOG
Development Manager – BGO
Structural Engineer – Fast + Epp
General Contractor – Ventana Construction
Mass Timber Fabricator – Kalesnikoff
Mass Timber Installer – Kinsol Timber Systems
About Timber Tech Connect
Timber Tech Connect offers an up-close look at the latest innovations in timber design and the individuals driving progress in wood-based design, engineering, architecture, and construction. Through these events, we aim to provide a platform for networking, learning, and exploring the possibilities of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), sustainability and low-carbon construction, building systems and the methodologies of mass timber construction and pre-fabrication.
The events we are planning are based around the following themes:
Our purpose with these events is to establish a consistent series that brings together experts from various fields, and those eager to learn more about timber construction. As the mass timber and pre-fab industries grow, our mission is to support individuals and firms throughout the innovation process, equipping them with the knowledge needed to excel in wood-based construction. Additionally, our goal is to inspire you by showcasing case-study timber projects from local firms and manufacturers based right here in British Columbia.
Connecting people to inspire innovation in wood since 2012.
TWIG operates on the unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived in deep relationship with the lands and forests we now call British Columbia since time immemorial. We recognize and honour the enduring stewardship, knowledge, and cultures of these Nations—whose care over generations shaped the very forests that gave rise to BC’s forestry industry. We also acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonization, including the near-erasure of many old-growth ecosystems and the displacement of Indigenous communities and cultural practices connected to these ancient forests.
As we work to shape the future of BC’s forest products industry, we are committed to pathways that integrate Indigenous perspectives, support cultural resurgence, and foster a renewed relationship to land, materials, and community—one grounded in respect, regeneration, and transformative change.
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