First off, It cant possibly be the first radio station built from wood, and I dont really understand this article at all.
Cincinnati Builds First Radio Station Out of Wood!
Cross-laminated timber is the perfect solution for radio broadcasting.
https://woodcentral.com.au/tackling-acoustics-cincinnati-builds-first-radio-station-out-of-wood/
"...the first radio station in the United States to be built out of mass timber, with the choice to use wood made easy thanks to its superior acoustics..."
I agree with Rich. Has no other radio station had their studios in a wooden building? What's the big deal.
But from the picture sure is a lot of glass in the construction. Nice looking but I think it's the first building of it's kind in Cincinnati, not the first wooden station building ever.
@mark It actually says its the first in the U.S. What the hell do they mean? It doesnt seem to make any sense.
Yes, probably the first building of it's kind in Cincinnati. That makes a lot more sense!
I think I get it now, it doesn't say its the first station built by wood, it says "the first radio station in the United States to be built out of mass timber,"
- So what exactly is that? Google has the answer:
"Mass timber is a category of engineered wood product made by joining smaller wood pieces into larger structural components. It's known for its strength, durability, sustainability, and versatility."
"Unlike lumber, which is typically used in traditional stick-frame construction of houses and low-rise buildings, mass timber is strong enough to construct much larger structures. The world's tallest mass timber structure is a 25-story apartment building that opened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2022."
It all makes a lot more sense now.
Right out of high school I had some great hi fi gear, and the bedroom was custom paneled with pine. Floor was thick carpet, not quite shag in 1984. Twelve inch acoustic ceiling tiles. Room sounded fantastic!
"Mass timber" you're likely familiar with is OSB board commonly sold in big box hardware stores. I recall seeing the engineered mass timber joists on a new home about 1993 and wasn't impressed at the time. Since then several engineers commented to me it's a great product and is stronger than 8x10's.