In the U.S., mass timber has been quickly gaining popularity as a building material—and for good reason. Mass timber can deliver a slew of benefits, chief among them the environmental impact. A ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Mass timber continues to be a growing trend for buildings as teams seek faster, more sustainable projects with less environmental impact. Wood requires the least amount of energy to ...

Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing ...

Mass timber, an engineered wood product known for its strength and versatility, has emerged as a formidable alternative to traditional construction materials like concrete and steel. As concerns about ...

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Lisa Stiffler on Sep 25 ...

A material that’s been around since people built shelters—wood—is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. As an economist who studies forestry and natural resources, I took an ...

Looking back at the past 10 years in mass timber design—since our firm’s first mass timber building, the John W. Olver Design Building at the University of Massachusetts Amherst—it is evident that as ...

In a joint letter to Congress, the Chicago-based American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has joined the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), both ...

As the material continues to grow in popularity, we take a look at mass-timber apartments, academic buildings and even an Apple Store made with cross-laminated timber and glulam, for our 2025 Review.

Wrapped in gray paneling with ample windows, the exterior of the new four-story building at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Glen Iris Drive looks decidedly more modern than its hulking, brick ...