b'COVER STORY4,460-sq.-m. waffle roof composed of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam-style girders. Designed to resemble the existing concrete waffle roof slab, the mass timber roof was made using an estimated 788 square metres of wood from the provinces Slocan Valley, manufactured into mass timber panels at Kalesnikoffs state-of-the-art facilityin Castlegar.The completion of the mass timber roof marks another exciting milestone in the expansion of the ATB [Airport Terminal Building], said Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas in an earlier statement. As the gateway from the terminal into Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, this distinctive structure captures the spirit of our region while leaving a memorablefirst impression.Inside, the two-storey expansion integrates both steel and timber, featuring wood-laminated beams that balance sustainability and durability while creating a building that reflects the regions natural beauty and resources. Says Samaddar: When you walk in, youre going to see the warmth of the wood right away.Photo credit: Kelowna International Airport.N O TJ U S TTRUCKINGARROW.CA/PROJECTSERVICES34 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'