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EDUCATION | SUSTAINABILITY

Timber Tutelage: The Ecology School Is a Lesson in Super-Sustainable Wood Construction

Vernacular light-frame meets modern mass timber in this eco-friendly, nearly all-wood, prefabricated environmental educational center in New England dedicated to hands-on learning. 

Future-Focused
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CIVIC | INNOVATION

Centennial Park Pavilion Is a Refreshing New Spin on Arkansas’ Agrarian Tradition

The wood-framed park structure, designed by Modus Studio, pays tribute to the region’s roots while elevating the amenities in a cycling-focused city park.

Get a Sneak Peek of the Pavilion

WoodWorks Innovation
Network Spotlight

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Chicago Community Center Showcases Bold Use of Mass Timber

Exposed glulam and CLT feature prominently in this ambitious 11,000-square-foot community center designed by internationally recognized architect Juan Moreno and focused on building community resilience in Chicago’s University Village/Little Italy neighborhood.

Explore the Project
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Events

Lateral 101 for Architects

Webinar | December 5

Practical Lessons for Structural Analysis and Design of Cross-Laminated Timber

Webinar | December 7

Early Design Decisions: Priming Mass Timber Projects for Success

Regional Webinar (Northeast) | December 14

Using Wood and Mass Timber in Library and Community Projects

Webinar | December 19

In The News

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Affordable Housing in LA with Rapid Light-Frame Wood Construction

by Urbanize Media

The light-framing of a new 73-unit affordable housing complex in LA’s North Hills neighborhood is going up quickly. The project will provide much-needed homes to low- and median-income households and is expected to be done in less than a year.

Getting Mini & Modular with Wood Construction

by ArchDaily

See how designers are using a simple modular wood system to make it possible to build livable dwellings and tiny homes with nothing more than a drill, a level, a tape measure, and a rubber mallet.

Amazon’s North Bay Expansion Pioneers Mass Timber Warehouse Construction

by North Bay Business Journal

The 105,000-square-foot warehouse will be California’s first use of cross-laminated timber for a building of this type—reducing its carbon footprint by about 30% compared with conventional tilt-up concrete construction.

Online Education

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PERFORMANCE

Design Considerations of Wood Frame Structures for Permanence

When properly designed, wood-framed structures resist damage from moisture and living organisms. This course covers construction techniques that prevent moisture intrusion, including code-required clearances, site drainage, and correct placement of moisture barriers.

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INTERIORS

Designing Beneficial Spaces for Living, Working, and Well-Being

Americans, on average, are spending 90% of their time indoors. This course explores how natural elements and biophilic design can improve the well-being of building occupants.

In Case You Missed It

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EDUCATION 

5 Mass Timber Higher Ed Projects That Pencil Out

Check out these cutting-edge facilities that showcase how mass timber is helping to solve the equation for sustainable and successful learning environments. 

Tour the Five Projects

Trending in Timber

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INNOVATION 

Your Next Warehouse Might Be Made From Mass Timber

Amazon isn’t alone—seeing value from investors and tenants in offering more sustainable spaces, industrial developers are rethinking the typical steel-and-concrete formula.

Track This Timber Trend
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