
Mass Timber's Next Chapter
Evidence of mass timber’s benefits is starting to catch up to the promise it has held for architects at the vanguard of sustainability and tall building construction over the last decade. New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Philadelphia – all cities where mass timber’s proof points are taking shape and where architects are changing expectations of what’s possible. In this interview, 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Principal Steve Cavanaugh, AIA, offers an insider’s take on mass timber’s next chapter and its impact on the future of climate action.

“There’s opportunity,†Steve says, “but you have to have the vision.â€
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Mass Timber

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The Real Deal
91ÌÆ²®»¢ Partners with Texas A&M on Academic Center
91ÌÆ²®»¢ is partnering with Hines for the first mass timber academic building at Texas A&M. The Aplin Center will be an immersive learning laboratory for new university programs in hospitality and retail studies.

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Mass Timber Innovation: The Hospitality Prototype
Our timber hotel prototype dispels sound, structure, and safety myths, showcasing mass timber interiors and timber construction as a viable option for the hospitality industry.

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Biophilia and Mass Timber at Swarthmore College
Our partnership with Swarthmore College for the Dining and Community Commons Project focuses on equitable community and ambitious sustainability goals.

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Goose Island to be Home to Chicago’s First Mass Timber Office Building
The firm is continuing our partnership with Hines to build the first mass timber office building in Chicago.

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Growing Mass Timber Design
Wood couldn't be a better candidate for mitigating climate change when used as a superstructure in large-scale projects.

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Metropolis Magazine Names 91ÌÆ²®»¢ a Responsible Disruptor
Our work on mass timber for hotels was honored for its representation of positive change and healthy innovation in architecture and design.

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Material Hospitality: Researching Mass Timber for Hotels
Rising demand for travel means fresh design opportunities to open conversations about lowering the carbon impact of new hotels.

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91ÌÆ²®»¢ and Hines Continue to Grow Mass Timber Design in Denver
Construction commences on the six-story, 225,000-SF building in the city’s River North neighborhood

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Metropolis

A Future for Mass Timber in Hospitality
Our mass-timber hospitality prototype qualifies the firm as a responsible disruptor by Metropolis Magazine.

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Timber: What’s Old is New Again
Many of us are familiar with wood as a decorative and finishing material, but wood is making its way back – quite literally – to the core of our buildings.
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In the Media

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LA Times

Are Teachers Embracing "Learning Studios" as the New Classroom?
Compton High School is charting a new academic standard. Learn how this future-ready design leverages space to support teaching and learning outcomes for Compton Unified School District.

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Archinect

Archinect Previews Ismaili Center Houston
Archinect previews the Ismaili Center Houston, a new cultural and religious hub for the Ismaili community in the U.S.

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Lodging Magazine

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle Announces Property-Wide Revamp
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s revived design infuses casual elegance and a touch of playfulness into every corner of the property.

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Green Building & Design

91ÌÆ²®»¢ Shares Insights on Sustainable Construction with Green Building & Design
Green Building & Design features 91ÌÆ²®»¢ as an industry leader driving transparency and holistically minded sustainability practices.

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Palisades News

91ÌÆ²®»¢ Selected as Lead Architects for Palisades High School Rebuild
91ÌÆ²®»¢ has been tapped to lead design in rebuilding Palisades Charter High School, which was damaged in the fires.

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Papyrus
A New Era of Retrofits: Decarbonization of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Sustainable design drives the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s transformation, enhancing efficiency and environmental impact.

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Commercial Interior Design

Elevate the Human Experience Through Design
Commercial Interior Design magazine interviews interior designers in 91ÌÆ²®»¢â€™s Middle East studio top talk about rising from boutique roots to a regional force.

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91ÌÆ²®»¢ Design Magazine

Mass Timber Meets 91ÌÆ²®»¢place Wellness
Interiors Leader Danielle Anderson delves into the innovative uses of mass timber in workplace design.

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Correctional News

$313 Million Clackamas County Courthouse Designed for Safety, Growth and Sustainability
Oregon’s first public-private-partnership (P3) courthouse is designed for community impact, sustainability, and modern workplace wellness.

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School Construction News

4 Top Architects on Career Highlights and Future Trends
91ÌÆ²®»¢ Principal and National K-12 Education Design Leader Jason Lembke discusses education trends surrounding research and technology.