Mass Timber at MSU

Join WoodWorks on November 19 for an online webinar, 'Navigating the Dynamics of Mass Timber Delegated Design.' Learn about the role of a delegated design engineer, key team handoffs, and best practices for smooth collaboration through real-world examples. buff.ly/3TUau5I

Cross-laminated timber #CLT is a key trend in green building for 2024! With its carbon storage, fire resistance, seismic durability, and faster construction, CLT sets new standards for #sustainability and efficiency in the #construction industry. buff.ly/3XFYLdw

Check out Moontower Design Build's 2023 project, Cross Cabin in Austin—a 1,000 sq ft space made from #crosslaminatedtimber and cork. This #masstimber cabin highlights natural materials and stands as a great example of #sustainable, #biophilic design. buff.ly/4gccfF5

Sponsored by @NationalForests & moderated by @wikstromand – with Marcus Kauffman, Gizem Karagoz, Catherine Pfeiffenberger, Will Lepry, and Sandra Lupien. @NYCEDC; @mattaforma

Hear about how #masstimber initiatives, projects, policies, and people are moving mass timber in #Oregon, #NYC, #Georgia, #Colorado, #Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.

As #masstimber momentum grows in many ways in regions across the U.S., MassTimber@MSU is thrilled to collaborate with the Colorado Mass Timber Coalition to bring some of those stories to #ClimateWeekNYC. Join us in #NYC at The @SkyMuseum or virtually! buff.ly/4g5Lulq

Big milestone for #MassTimber! @timberlabinc's Greenville, SC facility now produces 1M sq. ft. of mass timber annually, boosting supply & accessibility across the U.S. buff.ly/4e2DRub

Join us next Wednesday, August 28th, from 5-7 p.m. at Saugatuck Brewing Company for the first-ever Science on Tap event! Talk #masstimber with our director, Sandra Lupien, and Dana Lowell of Lilypad Labs. Learn more and grab your spot here: buff.ly/3AxlijD

Attending the Michigan Forest Products Show? Visit booth 65 on Aug 9 & 10 in Gaylord! Hosted by @MiTimbermen, we're sharing a booth with @MichiganDNR's Office of Public Land (OPL). Chat mass timber or say hi to Sandra Lupien & Patrick Mohney from OPL. See you there!

MassTimber@MSU’s Sandra Lupien is looking forward to talking with Kathryn Fernholz & Alexis Feitel P.E. at #nycclimateweek by @ClimateGroup. This #masstimber panel, produced by @woodcouncil and @WoodWorksUS, currently has a waitlist. Learn more & sign up: buff.ly/4c0X5za

Happy Summer! Our latest newsletter is out, packed with updates, including building code changes, mass timber workshops, and more. Check it out and subscribe to stay informed on important updates and news about what we've been working on. buff.ly/3ykT4I2

AOR Architects crafted a stunning three-story log cabin using 5,000 industrial #timber logs, creating an innovative hybrid #masstimber structure. The building's exposed timber framework highlights its architectural beauty & structural efficiency. buff.ly/3y8ndtW

Calling all #architects and #engineers seeking knowledge in building with #masstimber! @ArchRecord is hosting a webinar tomorrow, sponsored by @ThinkWood, on the benefits of mass timber in hospitality design. Register and learn more here: buff.ly/3Y5lAYK

Seattle is addressing its housing crisis by constructing a 12-story #masstimber affordable housing complex, making it its tallest #timber building. This innovative project shows how mass timber can offer sustainable & efficient solutions for urban housing. buff.ly/3VGJy9O

Planning a #masstimber project? Join @WoodWorksUS for their webinar on "Mass Timber Moisture Management During Construction." Learn best moisture management practices, and enjoy a bonus Q&A with manufacturer @elementfiveco about their products & services. buff.ly/3VQeEf0

Kengo Kuma's Kibi Kogen N Square in Kibichuo, Japan, is a new community #masstimber facility featuring co-working spaces and a café. The 585 square-meter building uses layered #CLT panels to promote openness and collaboration. Check it out: buff.ly/3KoNQgK

Our director Sandra Lupien had an amazing time this week at the 2024 #Michigan APPA conference in Harbor Springs. She spoke alongside industry leaders Traci Brower and Michelle Crook, offering valuable insights into the benefits of #masstimber. Let's grow #MIMassTimberMomentum!

Georgia's first locally sourced #masstimber building, 619 Ponce, is complete! This project signifies a significant milestone in regional sustainability and economic development. Check out the exposed southern yellow pine timber beams. buff.ly/3UMLmxA

The @UChicago’s John W. Boyer Center in Paris, designed by @studiogang, will soon be complete! This five-story #masstimber building features #crosslaminatedtimber and #glulam columns, beams, and panels. Check it out: buff.ly/4c7kbEA

As demand for #CLT increases, so do employment opportunities! @ThinkWood showcases mass timber projects like T3 Minneapolis, leading the way with efficient building techniques and impressive timelines. buff.ly/3KlOmvQ