Wingspread Restoration
Racine, Wisconsin · Historic Preservation
Project details
Restoration design and structural preservation for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright wooden structure in Wisconsin.
Wood Research and Development
Timber Is Our Passion. Your Structure Is Our Priority.
About the firm
Wood Research and Development provides specialty timber engineering, wood testing, and preservation services globally. Grounded in wood science and structural design, the practice restores heritage structures, designs new mass timber systems, and offers educational courses. It focuses on carbon-negative designs, non-destructive testing, and wood quality analysis to extend the lifespan of timber infrastructure.
- Established
- 1984
- Firm type
- Materials Testing · Structural Engineering
Credentials
IAS Accreditation
People
Dr. Daniel A. TingleyFounder & Senior Wood Technologist
Stephen RichardsGlobal Contracts & Client Relations Manager
Clay HogerSenior Engineer
Capabilities
Timber Engineering and Design
Custom engineering and structural design services for timber structures.
- New Construction Design
Custom designs and engineering specifications for durable timber and mass timber structures.
- Restoration and Repair Design
Design solutions including in-situ repairs, kind-for-kind replacements, and repurposing of heritage wood components.
Timber Assessment and Testing
Inspection, quality testing, and diagnostic services for wooden infrastructure.
- Timber Structure Inspections
Comprehensive structural inspections to verify compliance, safety, and health of wooden structures.
- Laboratory Wood Testing
Non-destructive wood testing to analyze strength, durability, and raw material quality.
Educational Services
Training and technical courses focused on mass timber and structural wood engineering.
- Continuing Education Courses
Specialized courses for design professionals to deepen technical knowledge in timber engineering.
Industries
Wood Products · Historic Preservation · Bridges · Infrastructure · Government · Arts & Culture
Projects
The Wave
Austria · Wood Products
Project details
Specialty timber design and engineering project.
Belledome
Canada
Project details
Specialty timber structural project.
Dillman Bridge
Canada · Bridges
Project details
Timber bridge engineering and assessment project.