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Missed our roundup of 2024's most innovative wood projects? From a biophilic NBA facility to a pair of college buildings that saved 80% in embodied carbon—these structures are raising both heights and eyebrows. https://hubs.la/Q030wFX70

A building perfect for activi-trees! Snow Kreilich Architects Graco Park building proves you don’t need to go big to make an impact. Using standard dimensional lumber and smart design, this community space cuts carbon while creating the perfect environment for everything from dance performances to boat building. https://hubs.la/Q030NbV70

MASS Design Group's JJ Carroll Redevelopment is raising the bar on stick-built design. Using conventional wood framing, this 142-unit senior housing project in Boston creates light-filled spaces and “neighborhood” layouts that foster connection. Thoughtful design with deep roots in community. https://hubs.la/Q030wbQG0

Tree-mendous design ahead! 🌲 From the world's tallest mass timber tower to an NBA training facility that's changing the game, our top 10 projects of 2024 showcase how wood is revolutionizing commercial construction. https://hubs.la/Q030w6Xq0

Frozen floors and wooden ceilings⛸️🌳✨ Project: Bend Simpson Pavilion Photo Credit: Alan Brandt Architects: Opsis Architecture

Designing with wood makes good! Salem's new public works facility is a master class in workplace innovation. See how Hacker created a workplace that brings the best of architectural creativity indoors. #ThinkWood #MassTimber #BiophilicDesign https://hubs.la/Q02_P8dy0

An adaptive reuse theater where stagecraft meets woodcraft Project: Mercury Store Photo Credit: Naho Kubota Architects: CO Adaptive

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When Salem needed a new public works HQ that could handle both "modern workplace and muddy boots," they went straight to the root of good design. The result? A sophisticated 50,000-sq.-ft. facility where Douglas fir glulam and plywood create a warm, welcoming environment for all. Take a peek at how Hacker made municipal feel magnificent. #ThinkWood #MassTimber #BiophilicDesign https://hubs.la/Q02-YvKg0

Charred cedar, vaulted ceilings, and smart home tech: see how Wittman Estes, Webster Wilson, and Bunch Design are revolutionizing ADUs with wood. Our latest article explores these inventive designs that support aging in place and multigenerational living while boosting property values. https://hubs.la/Q02Z-FpT0