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👋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    

Brady Potts and I are flying in for the #ColoradoMassTimberCoalition Conference tonight... Come have a networking nightcap with us to kick it off! Meeting people at 9 PM, at the Hilton Bar in Fort Collins. 🍻

🌲This 56,000-square-foot facility is designed to be #sustainable Constructed primarily from #masstimber sourced & milled in Montana. ⚒️ This project goes beyond simply providing much-needed space for the growing college.   🚧 Project: W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, Science Lab and Teaching Complex at the University of Montana   "As a key component of the project, showcasing the potential of glulam beam and cross laminated timber (CLT) construction creates a living learning environment that exposes students and visitors to mass timber’s inherent beauty, strength, flexibility, and low carbon footprint. " - ZGF Architects   🔨 Design Specs: 56,000 Square Feet Designed & Planned #Glulam Beams & #CLT   ✅ Advancing sustainable building practices: The building showcases #CLT innovative & environmentally friendly construction material.   ✅ Boosting Montana's economy: Stimulate the state's timber industry by creating demand for locally sourced wood products.   ✅ Inspiring future generations of professionals: A living learning environment, demonstrating the beauty, strength, & low carbon footprint of mass timber.   📝 Something to look forward to, it will provide state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and collaborative spaces to foster student-faculty engagement & interdisciplinary learning.   👷🏽 Project Team: University of Montana, W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation ZGF Architects, in association with A&E Design Smartlam North America (Columbia Falls, MT) Vaagen Brothers Lumber (Colville, WA) Rendering Provided by ZGF Architects (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #BuildWithWood 

A #MassTimber Theater for the Fans of Track and Field 📣 This is a showcase of Oregon's Timber Heritage 📰 Here's what we learned from the project teams.   Oregon's Upgraded Hayward Field is a testament to the power of community engagement.    Check out this article to see how the fans enjoy Hayward Field:   👉🏼 The seating bowl is designed for 12,650 seats around the finish line.   👉🏼 Every seat boasts a spacious 22-inch width and a comfortable 44-inch tread depth.   👉🏼 A world-class facility that pays homage to the sport's history while setting the stage for future generations of athletes.   📰 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!

We are proud to announce that 12 ULI Atlanta members will be representing our city and ULI Atlanta at next week's Fall Meeting on various panels. Mark your calendars to hear from these Atlanta leaders during the following sessions and times:   Mallory Baches AICP, LEED-AP, CNU-A: CBD to TBD: Broadening the Conversation and Reimagining Our Cities, October 30th, 2:30 PM   Jennifer Ball: Next Generation Infrastructure: Catalyzing Sustainable, Profitable, and Equitable Communities, October 30th, 2:30 PM   Lisa Y. Benjamin: ULI Homeless to Housed Symposium, October 29th, 2:30 PM   Laura Craft: Insurance, Physical Climate Risk & Real Estate Investment Decision Making, October 29th, 3:30 PM   Joshua Humphries: Survival of the Fittest: The Future of the Distressed Office Building, October 29th, 2:30 PM   Terri Lee: DEI & WLI Leaders Exchange, October 29th, 4:00 PM   Melissa Kroskey: Beyond the Beam: Mass Timber's Expansion into New Spaces, October 29th, 10:30 AM   Kelly Roberts: Office Conversions and Building Systems: Value Add or Money Pit? October 30th, 10:30 AM   Darice Fichter Rose: DEI & WLI Leaders Exchange, October 29th, 4:00 PM   Sheba Ross Titus: DEI & WLI Leaders Exchange, October 29th, 4:00 PM   Monte Wilson: Next Generation Infrastructure: Catalyzing Sustainable, Profitable, and Equitable Communities, October 30th, 2:30 PM   Scott Ziegler: Beyond the Beam: Mass Timber's Expansion into New Spaces, October 29th, 10:30 AM

A #MassTimber house located within easy reach of the trails. Situated within reach of the trails, the Deschutes River & Mirror Pond. 🏔️ Three sisters mountains & the Deschutes River National Forest.   🚧 Project: Octothorpe House in Bend, OR   "Built in 2021, this 310-square-meter residence uses CLT panels not just for its aesthetics but also for its gravity- and lateral-resisting systems. The home’s heating and cooling systems were strategically hidden within the attic areas, with discreet venting through the CLT wall panels, showcasing the material’s versatility and strength." - SmartLam North America™   🌲 The house's interior walls are made of pine, spruce, and fir panels, while the exterior is clad in Shou Sugi Ban, a burned cedar wood.   #Sustainability benefits: this #CLT construction method is projected to have avoided 15 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions & have a carbon embodiment of 25 tons within the walls.   ♻️ Solar Exposure, Cross Ventilation, High Efficiency Techniques, Natural Materials, and Landscape Irrigation ready for a 1oo year storm.   👷🏽 Project Team: Architect: Mork Ulnes Architects Main Contractor: Forest City Made General Contractor: Trevor Downing Structural Engineer: Eclipse Engineering Landscape Architect: Strata Landscape Architecture Mass Timber Supplier: SmartLam North America™ Photo Credits: Jeremy Bitterman (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #BuildWithWood  

Affordable #MassTimber housing construction underway in Hamilton, Canada. The project is a testament to the city's sustainability & affordability. 🚧 Project: 1620 Main Street East in Hamilton, Canada   🔨 Design Specs: 6 Stories 42 Affordable Units Built with #CLT Panels   ✅ Affordable Housing Options: The development will offer a mix of deeply affordable rent geared-to-income units (52%) and moderately affordable ‘half-market’ rent units (48%), providing much-needed housing options for a diverse range of residents.   ✅ Focus on Acoustics: Recognizing the importance of resident well-being, the project prioritizes acoustic design. HGC Engineering, an acoustics consulting firm, is involved in ensuring compliance with Ontario Building Code requirements for sound transmission.   The 1620 Main Street East project embodies a forward-thinking approach to affordable housing development, emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and resident well-being. It's a model for future developments, demonstrating how cities can address housing needs while minimizing environmental impact.   👷🏽 Project Team: Element 5 HGC Engineering Edge Architects Ltd CityHousing Hamilton MTE Consultants Inc DEI Consulting Engineers RDH Building Science Inc Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. Photography Credit to Reidfenwick & Branden Simon  (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . . #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #BuildWithWood #Wooden

Exploring Two Tones: A Marvel of Mass Timber. The natural warmth of wood creates a cozy & inviting atmosphere. 🍃 Making it a perfect fit for a lakeside retreat.   🚧 Project: Meadow Lane Retreat - Two Tones on Lake Michigan   ⚒️ Completed in August 2022, the Meadow Lane Retreat is not just a single house, but a multi-structure property that divides living spaces into distinct blocks.   "Inside the living structures, floor-to-ceiling glass openings and mitered glass corners allow sunlight to illuminate each room, immersing one in nature. Contemporary furnishings, wood millwork, and a slatted oak ceiling provide warmth and comfort in this retreat from city life." - Wheeler Kearns Architects   🌳 The use of natural materials extends to the interior, with a slatted oak ceiling that flows seamlessly from inside to out, further emphasizing the harmonious relationship between the built environment and nature.   👷🏽 Project Team: Lux Populi Abonmarche Hoerr Schaudt Bulley & Andrews Premiere Systems Enspect Engineering Wheeler Kearns Architects Building Engineering Systems Photography Credit - Steve Hall and Hall+Merrick+McCaugherty Photographers (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . . #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #BuildWithWood #Wood

We CAN build #masstimber towers - we CAN build homes with #masstimber - but SHOULD we? Here's what we all get wrong about #upfrontcarbon in #construction. We unpacked these questions with Mr. Lloyd Alter, a leading writer, educator and voice in the world of sustainable design and upfront carbon. 👉 Tall Timber Lloyd's critical of building above 15 stories with mass timber and lays out his reasons why, citing some of the most prominent architectural figures of our times. 👉 What about #masstimber #homes? No way. A massive waste of material. That's what he thought until he heard the story of a mass timber manufacturer in Durango, CO taking an entirely different approach from the rest of the industry. (HINT: Checkout Timber Age™ ) Watch this episode to answer these questions: ✅ Is our obsession with the tallest #masstimber building wrong? ✅ Should we replace light frame with #CLT in housing? ✅ Why is #upfrontcarbon better than #embodiedcarbon? 👉 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. 👉 What do you think the right applications for mass timber are?

💰 Time to Rethink the Banking Experience. 👀 Check out what makes this project shine with 100% #wood.   🏗️ Project: Live Oak Bank campus in Wilmington, N.C   🌳 "Because the bulk of the Live Oak Bank’s business is transacted and serviced online, you won’t find a marble lobby, teller windows, or drive-up ATMs. What you will find is an emphatic emphasis on employee health and wellness with abundant natural light, easy outdoor access, fitness and dining amenities, broadly-accessible technology, all cast in the natural warmth and familiarity of wood." - ThinkWood   🚧 Project Partners: LS3P Swinerton Lynch-Mykins Live Oak Bank Woods Engineering Monteith Construction Clancy & Theys Construction Co. Inc. Photos provided by Kyle Bailey (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . #CrossLaminatedTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction