Exterior cladding functions as the first layer of defense between a structure and environmental exposure”— Elwin ...

The sustainability of timber depends on far more than the fact that trees can be replanted, and getting this distinction right matters for every architect, builder, and homeowner making material ...

A new kind of construction with a not-so-new material is taking off in the U.S. Mass timber can replace steel and concrete in large buildings and proponents say it's greener and faster to build with.

In the U.S., mass timber has been quickly gaining popularity as a building material—and for good reason. Mass timber can deliver a slew of benefits, chief among them the environmental impact. A ...

Mass timber is emerging all across North America. Beyond the benefits of natural materials and visible structures, the capabilities of industrialized offsite construction are beginning to change the ...