Mass Timber 101

Episode 6: Is it affordable? Part 2

In the second part of the cost discussion Sara and Scott describe the kinds of projects and design decisions that are a best fit for mass timber; the sweet spot! Then we end with how you can use the supply chain to your advantage in making mass timber affordable.

Episode 5: Is it Affordable? Part 1

In this episode we tackle the myth that mass timber buildings are more expensive than conventional buildings. In this fist of two episodes that describe cost factors, Scott and Sara tackle expertise (know how), indirect cost benefits (understanding the tradeoffs), and optimization (don' t buy too much!).

Episode 4: What About Fire?

Wood burns, right? Should we be worried about mass timber buildings' fire resistance? Sara and Scott explore the long history of timber in North American fire resistant building design. Understand how that history and modern research have lead to modern building codes that allow mass timber's use in most buildings today.

Episode 3: What is Mass Timber's Potential?

Why is mass timber such a big deal right now? This episode explains the potential in terms of climate, health and equity.The episode drives deeper into what sustainability means in the context of mass timber and how it canals benefit people and communities.

Episode 2: How is Mass Timber Used?

In this episode Sara and Scott jump into how mass timber is used in construction most of the time and highlight interesting examples of hybridization. They also cover the benefits of lamination and provide a bit of history of mass timber's use in the US.