Edward J. Ray Hall, a four-story, 50,000-sf laboratory and classroom building on OSU’s Cascades campus, showcases best practices in mass timber design. Highlighting the structural system, the building features cross-laminated timber roof and floors, concrete shallow foundations, and glued-laminated timber beams and columns as well as a monumental stair of exposed mass plywood construction. Jason Thompson, Principal at catena consulting engineers, will share the design complexities of this Net Zero building.
About Jason Thompson
Jason Thompson
has more than 25 years in the structural engineering profession, having designed and managed a broad range of rehabilitation and new building projects that include education, civic, housing, health care, and commercial office markets. His proactive approach and willingness to achieve the client's vision make Jason a valuable team member. As one of catena’s mass timber design specialists, Jason successfully implemented Oregon-sourced mass timber structural solutions, including cross-laminated timber and mass plywood, into design projects. His project portfolio includes OSU Edward J. Ray Hall, Sideyard, OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building, Art Rutkin Elementary School and the Oregon Zoo Education Center.