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Explore how mass timber can improve the health and well-being of staff and students in a new practical report from Mithun. Delve deeper and earn HSW credit in our AIA-accredited course Designing Modern Wood Schools. And from cedar and pine to fir and spruce, discover the best softwood species for your next residential project.

New + Now

How Mass Timber Schools Can Boost Well-Being Without Breaking the Bank

A new report from Mithun explores the biophilic, climate, and health benefits of mass timber schools, complete with design best practices, helpful tips, carbon impact analysis, and a comparative cost analysis.

Online Education

Get Schooled on Wood School Design and Earn HSW Credit

Learn practical design tips for building today’s schools with wood—including allowable heights and areas; detailing for fire resistance, acoustics, and durability; and structural design considerations.

Wood at Home

Choosing the Right Softwood Species for Your Next Residential Project

Softwood species are strong, durable, easy to work with, and well-suited to interior and exterior uses. From cedar and pine to fir and spruce, choose the best species for different residential applications with our guide to grain.

In the News

Robotically Fabricated Timber Structure Offers New Possibilities for Low Carbon Design
University of Michigan researchers show how robots can build complex architectural structures from regionally sourced, off-the-shelf softwood lumber.
Is Mass Timber the American South’s Best Kept Secret?
Several large-scale projects in the American Southeast are driving more demand for mass timber and setting a new precedent for sustainable design in the region.
High-Tech Wooden Cities Could Help Fight Climate Change, Study Says
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that more timber construction in cities could help combat the impacts of climate change—taking advantage of the natural carbon-locking benefits of forests and wood products—while also helping promote sustainable forest management.
New York Firm NO ARCHITECTURE Explores Residential Applications of Mass Timber
Andrew Heid’s New York-based firm contemplates the unique possibilities of using mass timber as the primary structure for a unique Aspen residence. Dubbed Risingmountain, the long-span design features five terraced pavilions that step down the ridge of Red Mountain.
Texas Tech Students Fabricate an Undulating Wood Structure at Former Woodstock Site
A group of Texas Tech University students and design collaborative i/thee digitally designed and hand-built a curving wood pavilion and performance venue dubbed Peek-A-Boo as part of a new pilot program to bring art and architecture to the famed concert site in upstate New York.
Ancient Himalayan Building Techniques Show the Resilience of Wood Construction
In a series of Himalayan towns known for significant seismic activity, a millennia-old wood building technique—a layered interlocking of local cedar—continues to withstand some of the most severe earthquakes, offering lessons to today’s architects and engineers.

In Case You Missed It

Must-Have Download: Updated Mass Timber Design Manual, Vol. 2

Whether you’re just beginning to investigate mass timber construction or you’re well-versed in its strengths, you won’t want to miss this all-in-one compendium of industry resources. Packed with 30+ new pages of technical guides, added expert Q+As, and 10+ case studies, the newest edition of our Mass Timber Design Manual has something for everyone who wants to learn more about this evolving building type.