WA Mass Timber Accelerator (MASSTAC) is sustainably and equitably accelerating the adoption of mass timber in construction, in Washington, and nationally.
Mass timber is, at once, a material, a system of building, and a new paradigm for construction that is climate sustainable, beautiful, and efficient.
Washington is ready to advance the use of mass timber in construction. Mass timber can be used for everything from multifamily housing to civic buildings, office and industrial buildings, and more.
Mass timber makes healthier schools, healthier forests in WA
Erica Spiritos details the importance of integrating mass timber in K-12 schools to enhance student well-being and improve forest resilience.
Building Better Schools with Mass Timber
Blending stories from the classroom with insights from forestry and design, this short film highlights the sustainability, resilience, and natural beauty of mass timber construction—and its connection to responsible forest management. As communities across the region face the urgent need to replace aging school infrastructure, the film poses a timely question: What if the next generation of schools could support both student success and forest health?
Resources & Events
Steel-Timber Hybrid Buildings: Case Studies
This book explores the evolution of material usage in high-rise buildings, noting that hybrid structures have come to dominate the world’s tallest buildings. It provides an in-depth discussion of the rise of steel-timber hybrid structures, highlighting their architectural appeal, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
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