Mass Timber

 MASS TIMBER is a new method of framing that is transforming how we build: from high density living projects and commercial offices to civil buildings and tall wood towers. There are a variety of mass timber products which consist of multiple solid wood panels nailed or glued together, providing exceptional strength and stability. These new technologies allow different types of wood to be bound together creating strong, fire-resistant materials from relatively young trees. 

 “Nimble and lightweight, prefabricated mass timber building systems can be assembled by fewer workers in tight, more difficult-to-reach construction sites. Often modular, these mass timber building systems can be easily put together like a kit-of-parts. Precisely manufactured assemblies, such as prefabricated mass timber panels, also provide thermal benefits and can help make building envelopes more energy-efficient and airtight. This makes mass timber buildings well-suited to energy-efficient construction and the rigorous standards of Passive House and net-zero-ready design. It’s a strong, low-carbon alternative to concrete and steel. When considered over their lifetime—from the harvest of raw materials through manufacturing, transportation, construction, disposal or recycling—mass timber products have less embodied energy, reduce air and water pollution and have a smaller environmental footprint.“ (Mass Timber Design Manual 2021)