Lignum Design LTD

08/13/2026

Lignum Design Ltd provided structural modeling and detailing services for the new Maskwa Medial Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta which will introduce a team-based diagnostic clinic to 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮. The center embodies a commitment to healing, shared knowledge, and a collaborative spirit in healthcare, and its leader, Ken Drysdale, chose mass timber for the structural system due to its sustainability, natural warmth and beauty.
The project includes the first use of 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒅𝒆 (𝑻𝑪𝑵) connections as the primary connector between mass timber components, which supplement the slide-together metal connectors used elsewhere in the building. These connections were designed by Fast + Epp’s Lab to enable high-capacity and high-tolerance connections that reduce installation time by simplifying timber construction.
The mass timber advancements in this project mirror the innovative and tech-enabled spirit that the Maskwa Medical Centre brings to healthcare in Alberta. The medical center represents a vision for the future of healthcare—a future where patient-centered, collaborative care is accessible to all, honoring the legacy and aspirations of the communities it serves.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒘𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎

🔸 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿: Maskwa Medical Center
🔸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿: Fast + Epp
🔸 Mass Timber Specialty Engineer: Equilibrium
🔸 Mass 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Mass Timber Services
🔸 Mass Timber DfMA: Lignum Design Ltd

03/12/2026

Lignum Design is excited to share the Mass Timber install render of the Maskwa Medical Center project in Grand Prairie, Alberta. We recently completed the DfMA for the Mass Timber scope on this project. Which includes 853 Glulam Beams & Posts, 1,278 GLT Panels, 513 steel parts, thousands of screws and connectors.

After countless hours worked on this exciting project, it’s a great pleasure to hear that the Mass Timber components currently arriving on site and the install will begin soon as well.
We thought this is be the best time to share this install render with you.

We are hoping to see some pictures of the install soon as well, to show off the natural beaty of Mass Timber.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒘𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎
🔸 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿: Maskwa Medical Center
🔸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿: Fast + Epp
🔸 Mass Timber Specialty Engineer: Equilibrium
🔸 Mass 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Mass Timber Services
🔸 Mass Timber DfMA: Lignum Design Ltd

12/24/2025

Another Year is nearing the end.

We wanted to thank all of our partners and clients for your trust and support.

We wish you a joyful Christmas and relaxing holidays.

10/20/2025

A while ago we posted a short teaser about this mass timber library project in Saskatoon, as we just had completed the DfMA for it.
Now, some time has past, material has arrived on site and the the installer is making great progress. We have seen already some pictures from the install on site and it sounds like, they will be topping out soon.

We thought this might be a good time to show this project off again with a install animation of the mass timber components.

This was a great project to be part off and it's always rewarding when you see pictures from on site with the components getting installed.

06/22/2025

We just completed the DfMA for an exciting Mass Timber project.
More to come, stay tuned.

06/16/2025

We had the opportunity to do the DfMA on a unique timberframe structure for a winery with a restaurant in California.
The design was very contemporary with double chord trusses, steel elements and mono pitch roofs. The roofs were inverted as well which made the design even more unique.
The timberframe was manufactured and supplied by Hamill Creek Timber Homes.
Unfortunately we don't have any site pictures of this stunning timberframe but the install went great without any hick-ups which speaks for itself.
With this render we wanted to show case this beautiful frame.

05/22/2025

Not every building is square with an a-frame or mono pitched roof.
It's always great to work on a project with a more complex shape or angles. But as soon the building geometry is more unique, so do the connections and details get as well.
On those kind of project we have to think a little bit more about the constructability and install sequence to avoid any issues during the er****on of the structure.

A while ago, we were hired to work out the design of timberframe decagon for Canadian Timberframes Ltd. This was a very interesting and fun project to work on. With a huge king post in the center, we called it the pencil post (as it has the shape of a pencil) which was made out of 4 individual members. The braces were arched glulam beams and the outer tension ring was connected with large, custom steel straps.

The pictures and this render do no justice to the scale, this was quite bigger than it looks. With a free span of over 56 feet (17 meters) this was quite impressive.

And with the help from Fire Tower Engineered Timber, the details
were actually pretty simple and repetitive 👍.

The biggest reward for us is always getting pictures from a happy
client of the finished structure after the successful install.

05/06/2025

Just in case you missed a post from us.
You can always check out our YouTube Channel where you can find
some cool and interesting renders & videos about Timberframing, Mass Timber and Residential Homes we had the pleasure to work on.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sifFb4SuAXgOk92NMfVCg

Mass Timber - Timberframe Design & Consulting

05/05/2025

We had the pleasure working on the plans for a very special design with rammed earth walls. This is a very unique building method and this was the first time we had been involved in a project using rammed earth walls.
The project coming along very nicely. The walls have been build already, roofs, windows and doors are installed. This is getting close to completion. I'm very impressed how this turned out, the pattern and colors of the rammed earth walls are stunning.
With this render we wanted to showcase this cool project and design.

Big shout out to team from Zimmerman Construction, they do an amazing job as always. We were glad to the plans for them.
If you want to find out more about this, don't hesitate to reach out to Zimmerman Construction. You probably have seen their posts on this project already.