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Could Los Angeles become the next big city to embrace mass timber construction? LA's sprouting a new leaf in urban design with LEVER Architecture's 843 North Spring Street. This project shows how mass timber can transform mixed-use spaces, from exposed CLT to rooftop gardens. Curious how it all comes together? Read our latest project profile! https://lnkd.in/g_Pu84tp

A model student for sustainable design practices. Project: UMass Amherst Design Building Photo Credit: Albert Vecerka/Esto Architects: Leers Weinzapfel Associates Construction Manager: Suffolk Construction

In case you missed it! For Faye and Walker Architecture Founder, Sean Guess, light-frame wood construction is a go-to choice. It keeps costs down, adapts easily, and works well on challenging sites. “It all starts with the framing,” he says, emphasizing the accuracy of the finished product, and the overall quality of the design. 👉Check out our latest project profile to see how light-frame design brings flexibility and efficiency to life. https://hubs.la/Q02TgxD70

In case you missed it! Looking for more granular environmental data on U.S. softwood lumber? The American Wood Council's new regional Environmental Product Declarations highlight the cradle-to-gate energy story behind softwood lumber from the Pacific Coast, the Inland Northwest, and the South—offering even more region-specific data transparency than the North American softwood lumber EPDs. 👀Read our recap of the new regional EPDs for softwood lumber in the U.S., and dive into the data about what’s good with wood! https://hubs.ly/Q02TgXdy0

In case you missed it! With the collaboration of Neutral, MGA | Micheal Green Architecture and other key partners, Milwaukee is solidifying its role as a leader in taking mass timber construction to new heights. Take a read to learn more about the new standard they’re setting! https://hubs.la/Q02SrCQT0

Want to learn even more about the sustainability of wood in your structures? Check out the new Environmental Product Declarations from The American Wood Council These EPDs provide information on the cradle-to-gate energy used to produce softwood lumber—from resource extraction until the product leaves the factory—for the U.S. Pacific Coast, Inland Northwest, and Southern regions. https://hubs.la/Q02Ss1cy0

Next Wednesday (10/9): Learn about mass timber gravity connection design and detailing from Kristina Rogers, PE, Thornton Tomasetti. As a bonus – attendees are invited to stay for a manufacturer Q&A featuring Timberlab. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebGNetN9 This webinar is free to attend and you can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credits. #masstimber #masstimbergravityconnection #connectiondesign #detailing #structuralengineering #architecture #wooddesign #learnhowwoodworks

How is mass timber shaping the future of affordable multi-family housing? Our new paper, A Blueprint for Design, explores successful projects across the U.S., where developers have built mass timber homes for residents earning as low as 25% of the area median income (AMI). Learn how design efficiency, material optimization, and a holistic approach to cost savings are making mass timber a competitive choice in affordable and mixed-income housing developments. Keep reading at woodworks.org: https://lnkd.in/e5HhaVDp New England Forestry Foundation, USDA, USDA Forest Service #masstimberconstruction #masstimberhousing #housingdevelopments #housingdemand #affordablehousing #wooddesign #AMI #developers #architects #engineers #sustainabledevelopment

Step-tacular! Step-tacular! Project: Texas Tree House Architect: Faye + Walker Architecture Contractor: Juniper Building Company Have a wood project you want us to share? Send us a DM! https://hubs.la/Q02R97-L0

Milwaukee’s skyline is raising heights and eyebrows! A proposed 55-story mass timber tower could soon surpass the city’s record-setting Ascent building. With a hybrid design blending timber and concrete, this project from Neutral and MGA | Michael Green Architecture aims to redefine sustainable architecture. Keep reading more about this project by checking out the full story here. https://hubs.la/Q02R7N1F0