Contrary to its name, the Stone Age wasn’t just about stone. The epoch also known as the Neolithic Period also ushered in some of the first structures ever created from wood. The scientific study of ...

Understand the environmental paradox of mass timber and concrete in modern construction and its impact on building design.

Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing ...

Can mass timber compete in large public venues? Engineers of the Freedom Mobile Arch in British Columbia say it's possible.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Picture yourself in a windswept forest. Leaves are rustling and trunks are creaking ...

Wood, an age-old building material, has left its mark on the history of architecture. Structures like townhouses and ancient cathedrals have seen usage and innovation with wood as a primary material.

Ricardo Brites has spent much of his career helping move engineered timber buildings from ambitious design experiments into ...