Compared with traditional concrete construction, sustainable timber architecture is better for the environment – but there's always room for improvement. With this in mind, a new startup co-founded by ...

Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry and the environment. The term pertains to the utilization of ...

Construction in New York City is one of the most dynamic and demanding industries in the country — but it’s also one of the most dangerous. From working at great heights to managing heavy machinery on ...

A new type of construction process using layered wood as a substitute for materials like concrete and steel that’s considered eco-friendly is becoming more popular in the U.S., especially the Pacific ...

The first vertically integrated producer of mass timber in California transforms waste wood from our forests into ...

Maestro, a new construction-technology startup born out of the design and innovation office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, is unveiling the prototype for “A.I. Timber,” a new method for sustainable ...

With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. While this impressive material ...

Mass timber, an engineered wood product known for its strength and versatility, has emerged as a formidable alternative to traditional construction materials like concrete and steel. As concerns about ...

The U.S. has been increasing its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the federal government setting a target of eliminating carbon emissions by 2050. Pennsylvania has been doing its part ...

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has collaborated with University of Michigan Taubman College to create the SPLAM [SPatial LAMinated timber], a robotically-fabricated timber pavilion for the 2021 ...