In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sat down with Professor Robert Hairstans, a leader in offsite timber construction and sustainable building practices. Hairstans is pioneering new approaches to ...
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 benefits of mass timber—a structural system of engineered lumber formed by joining wood boards into larger members, each stronger and more durable than its constituent parts—are well known. Wood ...
Residents of Milwaukee may have noticed a recent surge in mass timber construction projects, and with it, a prevailing narrative around the unmatched sustainability of wood when compared to other ...
ATLANTA, Georgia — The echoes of Hurricane Helene are still felt across Georgia, where the timber industry struggles to regain its footing. What began as a natural disaster has now evolved into a deep ...
A new startup, co-founded by Carlo Ratti, an architect, and professor at MIT, aims to enhance sustainable timber construction using AI technology. Named Maestro, New Atlas reported that the startup ...
NEW CASTLE, Del. — The global mass timber construction industry generated $857.1 million in 2021, and is anticipated to generate $1,542.2 million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.0% from 2022 to 2031, ...
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