With the demand for mass timber on the rise, firms nationwide are looking to level up their expertise. Get mass timber ready with Mass Timber 2030: Preparing Your Practice. In this newly released course, AEC professionals answer key questions like how architects can help clients choose mass timber and how it can boost return on investment through faster construction, higher leasing rates, and improved tenant experience.
The on-demand webinar features in-depth insights from mass timber market leaders Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Partner at BIG; John Hand, Associate Principal and Structural Discipline Leader at Arup; and Alex Ohrn, a Managing Director at Hines.
Bergmann and BIG have extensive experience with mass timber in Europe and more recently in the United States, including in the proposed design for the Makers’ KUbe at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design. Hand and Arup also have worked on a variety of mass timber projects, and Hand was featured in Think Wood’s video on mass timber office innovation discussing the hybrid timber-steel Houston Endowment Headquarters. Hines has been at the forefront of U.S. mass timber development with its series of 27 mass timber T3 projects, and Ohrn provides insight in the same video into the performance of T3 ATX Eastside, one of the most recently completed projects in the T3 family.
Learn from these real-world case studies and Q&A on how to overcome challenges and adopt mass timber to create a more sustainable built environment.
What You’ll Learn in this Course
Future Outlook: Getting Mass Timber Ready Learn how mass timber is transforming the building industry with its low carbon footprint and biophilic benefits. Explore real-world mass timber buildings and their positive impact on cutting carbon emissions, enhancing tenant well-being, and promoting sustainability goals across diverse project types.
Hybrid Systems: Combining Mass Timber with Steel for Optimal Performance Discover innovative uses of hybrid building systems, blending mass timber and steel to address structural and regulatory challenges. And see examples of how mass timber can accommodate larger spans, improve fire safety, and reduce the weight of structures, paving the way for versatile applications in commercial and residential applications.
Overcoming Barriers to Mass Timber Adoption Understand the key obstacles to broader adoption of mass timber in the U.S., from supply chain limitations to regulatory complexities. Learn practical strategies for navigating these challenges, including collaboration with manufacturers and leveraging local resources to make mass timber viable in diverse markets.
Maximizing ROI and Tenant Appeal with Mass Timber Hear from developers about the economic and aesthetic advantages of mass timber, including faster construction timelines, higher leasing rates, and long-term operational savings. Learn how thoughtful design and site considerations can boost mass timber’s return on investment.
