Mass Timber Group

👋𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 #𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟? 👉 Here's what 1000+ #AEC & #Developer teams said they needed from the industry.      We talked to A LOT of people this year leading up to the 2024 MTG Summit.      Some were industry leaders, some had a few projects under their belt.       Many were just getting started.          ❓Why does this matter❓      Want more #masstimber buildings? We need more #masstimber practitioners.      That means helping AEC & Developer teams get the resources they need to participate.      👉 We identified the most common requests by profession AND the #1 answer shared by all.         ✅ So, what do they need? ✅      Based on those 1000+ conversations, and direct feedback from 262 Summit attendees, here's what we found.       𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒   We found a fairly even mix between teams looking to get started, and teams looking to improve upon their existing experience and knowledge.       ✅ Basic information to get started, and advanced knowledge on best practices around design/detail strategies and pricing practicalities were the most common requests.       𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒  The engineers we spoke with were the most up-to-speed profession on #masstimber.       ✅ They were interested in the latest trends, advancements and solutions to common problems. Code, costs, cores, connections, & in-depth technical content were most cited.      𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍   Most of these teams were looking at if/how to fold #masstimber into their businesses.       ✅ Market trends and state of the industry were highly referenced. Nuances of working with mass timber and best practices to be successful were a close second (particularly in housing applications).      𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑/𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒  Public and private sector developers had similar learning objectives.      ✅ Notably but perhaps unsurprisingly, risk management (procurement & nuances) and cost/viability stood out. Housing applications were a focal point of the Summit, and these teams were highly interested in the economics of private market pro-forma driven feasibility.         ✋ But all these teams had 1 overwhelmingly common request ✋       👉 A community of like-minded people to engage with and learn from.       👉 It was the #1 response in every single category.          What's our takeaway?      Community building and engagement will help with every requested area.      Creating spaces to teach, learn and connect are important for recruiting new teams into the #masstimbermovement.      That’s what these teams are looking for.      That's what we as an industry need to support.          👉 We're giving it our best shot with this annual event, our podcast & newsletter.       If you want to be involved, visit the links on our page.      And if you couldn't make the Summit this year, check out this video recap to see what it's all about.  - Nic Wilson & Brady Potts    

🦅Mass Timber Magic on Falcon Lake, a beautiful refuge you want to see. ⚒️ Project: Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Canada   Completed in 2024, overlooking Falcon Lake, this 3,760 sq ft residential #MassTimber build leaves you speechless.   ↗️ "The design process was led by the client who worked collaboratively with Cornerstone’s design team to integrate the mass timber structure. Large, cantilevered decks and roof extensions were easily achieved with mass timber." - Cornerstone Timberframes   What Made Mass Timber The Perfect Fit? ✅ Access Challenges- Site access was challenging with assembly work restricted to the building’s footprint. ✅ Prefabrication Solutions - The use of prefabricated CLT and glulam components made this both possible and efficient. ✅ Added Bonuses - The Reynaers window wall system integrated perfectly thanks to the high accuracy of mass timber fabrication.   (Pictures from Cornerstone Timberframes) . . . . #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #BuildWithWood

🏗️ Portland's #AffordableHousing Takes Charge 📝 Timberview VIII, Portland, Oregon 📰 Here's what we learned from the project teams:   This building is made of unique #wood with a view, watch it unfold:   👉🏼 The inherent lightness of mass timber, compared to concrete or steel, makes it exceptionally resilient to earthquakes.   👉🏼 The wood used in Timberview VIII, totaling 2,645 cubic meters, sequestered an estimated 2,241 metric tons of carbon and avoided 867 metric tons of emissions. Removing 657 cars from the road.   👉🏼  With 105 units available at 60% of the Area Median Income, the project offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with rent ranging from approximately $1,100 to $1,700 per month.   ♻️ Timberview VIII has become a symbol of positive change in Portland. As projects like Timberview VIII gain traction, they pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future in the construction industry, inspiring architects, engineers, and developers to explore the vast possibilities of mass timber.    📰 Read the full article to see what the #AEC and mass timber teams had to say about their experience working on this magnificent project. . . . ❓ What project should we cover next? Let us know below! . . . We'll be releasing original #MassTimber spotlight articles every week!

What if an app could save thousands of #trees from hitting the landfill? And. how do you get the best insurance rates for #MassTimber projects? Here's what's #TrendinginTimber this week! Cambium Carbon’s "Uber for Logs" app (Traece Field App) is connecting arborists, truckers, and sawmills to upcycle fallen trees into valuable products like decking and siding—all while replanting trees for a closed-loop wood economy. At the same time, the newly launched Mass Timber Insurance Playbook is helping to solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges: securing affordable insurance for these sustainable projects. Watch this episode to answer these questions: 🟩 How is Cambium turning waste wood into carbon-smart products? 🟩 What makes the "Uber for Logs" app a sustainability game-changer? 🟩 Why is insuring mass timber projects so complex? 🟩 What critical risks do you need to address with mass timber buildings? 👉 Mass Timber Group Show 👈 w/hosts Brady Potts & Nic Wilson ▶️ Watch on YouTube 👂 Listen Wherever You Podcast 👉 Click "Visit Website" above or in the comments. Do you think innovations like Cambium's app and the Mass Timber Insurance Playbook will unlock mass timber’s full potential?

Boulder's New Alpine-Balsam Redevelopment, A Sustainable Approach with #MassTimber ⚒️ Under construction, a hub for the city with affordable units built in a few years. 🏗️ Project: Alpine-Balsam Redevelopment in Boulder, Colorado   The City of Boulder is breaking ground on a transformative project, the Alpine-Balsam redevelopment. This project is set to be a model for sustainable development, with a key feature being the use of mass timber in the expansion of the Pavilion Building.   😎 Mass timber is an innovative building material that offers numerous environmental benefits.   ✅Reduced carbon footprint - A renewable resource & stores carbon, making it a more sustainable alternative to concrete. ✅Prefabrication - Prefabricated mass timber components can be assembled quickly on site, reducing construction time & disruption. ✅Aesthetic appeal: Mass timber brings a natural warmth and beauty to buildings, creating a welcoming environment.   The Alpine-Balsam project demonstrates Boulder's commitment to sustainability & innovative building practices. The use of mass timber aligns with the city's goals of reducing embodied carbon and creating a more sustainable built environment.   Follow the development of this exciting project and learn more about the benefits of mass timber in construction.    🏗️ Project Partners: PUMA Civitas P2 Solutions Wilson & Co. ZGF Architects Starboard Realty Coburn Development Fox Tuttle Hernandez Boulder Housing Partners Rendering Courtesy ZGF Architects (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . . #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #bouldercolorado #affordablehousing #citydevelopment

~ Mass Timber for a Healthy Life ~ "The acronym ARCH, stands for Athletics, Recreation, Community, Health; a place for high performance athletes, leisurely activity, collective accomplishments, all in the pursuit of enhancing mind-body wellbeing." - Tye Farrow #MassTimberConstruction #BuildWithWood #MassTimber #WoodenBuildings

↪️ A sustainable gateway building - with curvy #masstimber & a swooping metal roof to challenge the norms. 🏗️ Project: Idaho Central Credit Union Arena in University of Idaho - Moscow   The University of Idaho built a futuristic timber building to house games, concerts & ceremonies.  A collaboration from engineers, designers, locally sourced forest product suppliers, & wood manufacturers.   Design Specs: ✅ 66,186-square-foot (6,149-square-metre) building ✅ 1,200 cubic metres of wood ✅ 4,000 seat capacity "By utilizing mass timber in a long-span application, this project breaks with convention to create a one-of-a-kind sports arena." - Opsis Architecture   The wood was grown in Idaho and came from Sustainable Forestry Initiative's certified #forests.   🌲 Annie Perkins said, "When you step inside, wow, like a blanket of love wrapped around me, wood, like no other building material makes us calm happy less stressed and more productive."    "The #wood was left exposed, putting the structural system at "the forefront of the arena experience," the team said. Overhead, giant wooden beams cross a ceiling that rises to 59 feet (18 metres) at its highest point." - Jenna McKnight of dezeen   🔨 It has a main performance court, training court, secondary spaces, locker rooms, and concessions. What more do you need? 😃 Project Team: KPFF StructureCraft Opsis Architecture University of Idaho Hoffman Construction Hastings + Chivetta Architects . . . . . #MassTimber #CrossLaminatedTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction (Photography by Lara Swimmer and StructureCraft)

📢 Sold out Aura Snowmass, a condominium #MassTimber building in mountainous Snowmass Base Village, Colorado. 🏗️ This multi-family project is 5 stories and 100,907 square feet.   Project Highlights:   💡 The building features 21 luxury residences and is designed to be all-electric.   🏔️ Aura Snowmass, a condominium building in Snowmass Base Village, has been sold out.   ♻️ Mass timber construction allows for carbon sequestration & reduces the building’s carbon footprint.   🌞 Mass timber promotes health & well-being with excellent indoor air quality, natural light flooding in.   🚧 Aura Snowmass is one of the first buildings in the Colorado mountains to utilize mass timber construction.   "At Aura Snowmass, we're not just designing on-mountain places to live; we're crafting a sustainable, healthy living experience that sets a new benchmark for the Aspen Snowmass area." - 4240 Architecture   Project Team: East West Partners, Haselden Construction, KL&A Engineers and Builders, 4240 Architecture, Nordic Structures (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . #MassTimber #CrossLaminatedTimber #MassTimberConstruction

🏗️ How Mass Timber Transformed a City Hall 📝 Northglenn City Hall, Colorado 📰 Here's what we learned from the project teams:   This city hall is made of unique curved wood, watch it unfold:   👉🏼 The project used 300 tons of CLT, and the structure was erected in five weeks. 😱   👉🏼 KL&A Engineers and Builders noted “Geometric control and coordination with the CLT fabricator were key.   👉🏼 The two-story, 32,600-square-foot building is the first municipal building in Colorado to achieve the prestigious CORE Green Building certification.   ♻️ The new Northglenn City Hall is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. It provides a welcoming and functional space for city employees and residents, while serving as a model for future sustainable municipal buildings.    📰 Read the full article to see what the #AEC and mass timber teams had to say about their experience working on this magnificent project. . . . ❓ What project should we cover next? Let us know below! . . We'll be releasing original #MassTimber spotlight articles every week!

🌳 Check out the sustainable T3 RiNo building in Denver's River North Art District!   The refined, industrial, #MassTimber design, pays homage to the city's heritage.   🏗️ Design Specs: 6 stories 235,000 square feet Wood - #GLT & #CLT   T3 RiNo is one of the most environmentally friendly developments in Denver.   😊 The building's design incorporates timber for its warmth & sustainability.   🏗️ Project Partners: DLR Group Owner - Hines Pickard Chilton Whiting-Turner Nordic Structures Alvine Engineering Magnusson Klemencic Associates Video Credit: HINES (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇)  . . . . #CrossLaminatedTimber #Glulam #MassTimberConstruction #Construction