Mass Timber 101

Associate Principal Scott Barton-Smith and Studio Manager Sara Rae continue to explore concepts from their podcast, Mass Timber 101. This video corresponds to Episode 5, “Is Mass Timber Affordable? Pa...

In this video Associate Principal Scott Barton-Smith and Studio Manager Sara Rae break down concepts from their podcast, Mass Timber 101. This clip pairs with Episode 1, “What is Mass Timber?”—helping...

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 s...

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 (...

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...

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...

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 pr...

You may have heard the words "mass timber" but could you distinguish it from other wood products? Scott and Sara clarify the definition, delve into common types, and discuss potential for in...

The Mass Timber 101 podcast is a friendly primer on the wonderful, responsible material that is mass timber. Is mass timber right for your project? Have you heard a lot about it, but wish someone wo...