Mass Timber

HUD backs a 24-month study on mass-timber modules that ship and stack faster

HUD’s PD&R is funding Washington State University to design hybrid mass-timber modules that travel and stack faster. A 2023 review of modular CLT flags 2D vs. 3

HUD’s 24-month mass timber modular project goes after the cost driver: shipping the modules

A HUD-funded Washington State University project is treating transport hardware as part of the structure, a direct response to modular’s logistics cost curve.

Insurance and moisture controls now shape mass timber schedules

Mass timber can go up a floor a day, but builder’s risk, moisture controls, and prefab lead times are now the real critical path.

How Polygon’s Smart Moisture Control System Protected a Mass Timber Student Housing Project

Amid the rise of sustainable architecture, mass timber has become a powerful symbol of progress — a material that marries renewable design with modern efficiency. Yet, in the damp climate of Vancouver, BC, sustainability meets its match: moisture. Managing humidity levels in large-scale wood construction isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s about protecting structural…

Moisture mitigation for mass timber at Timberview VIII Affordable Housing Project

Builders deploy real-time climate monitoring to protect mass timber and preserve structural integrity throughout construction