Incite works to be innovative in our use of materials and our consideration of the construction process during design. Recently, we have utilized structural wood decking in several applications where maximum ceiling height was desirable, but was limited by available floor to ceiling space. While structural wood decking is beneficial to maximize ceiling height, it does not allow ductwork, electrical, or plumbing elements to be hidden within the floor structure. Therefore, these elements must be rerouted to accommodate the location of the decking, or the systems become exposed and integrated into the design. These pictures show how we combined a traditional framing system and the structural wood decking at Modern Redux. The steel angle in the right half of the photo will be used to support one end of the decking. Incite examines the design goals and the available space of each project, and develops creative details that adapt structural and functional requirements to meet design goals.
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