A material that’s been around since people built shelters—wood—is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. As an economist who studies forestry and natural resources, I took an ...

Mass timber, an engineered wood product known for its strength and versatility, has emerged as a formidable alternative to traditional construction materials like concrete and steel. As concerns about ...

The American Institute of Steel Construction, the American Iron and Steel Institute and the Steel Manufacturers Association have sent a joint letter to Congressional leaders opposing the proposed Mass ...

MILWAUKEE - A new building proposal could change Milwaukee's skyline and set a world record. The city announced plans Tuesday for multiple mixed-use buildings that would replace the Marcus Performing ...

The architecture firm DLR Group has been methodically relying on mass timber, with more than 3 million sf of that building material now in the firm’s design portfolio. Among its recent mass timber ...

There has never been a more important time to take responsibility for our actions. The world is experiencing unprecedented rates of change in climate, energy supply, technology, and business. The ...

In a joint letter to Congress, the Chicago-based American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has joined the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), both ...

What if we could build high-quality buildings without relying on traditional materials like concrete and drywall? Better yet, what if these buildings are built with sustainable materials, with ...

St. Louis' turn-of-the-century brick buildings are full of massive beams from old-growth forests. Kyle Howerton, a principal with St. Louis-based developer AHM Group, is working on a new high rise ...

The most comprehensive reference on building with mass timber, extensively covering its sustainability, materials, building conceptualization, structural design and construction processes Mass Timber: ...

Wrapped in gray paneling with ample windows, the exterior of the new four-story building at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Glen Iris Drive looks decidedly more modern than its hulking, brick ...