Peter Pichler Architecture plans new timber mountain stations and an alpine hut in Ponte di Legno, Italy, according to designbloom.
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Amazon Opens Mass Timber Delivery Station in Indiana as Low-Carbon Logistics Test Case
Amazon’s mass timber delivery station in Indiana is serving as a test case for lower-carbon construction methods in large logistics buildings, Area Development reported.
Acceptance of Mass Timber Opens New Opportunities for Texas Forestry
Mass timber construction, led by CLT, is gaining traction in Texas, according to the Texas Farm Bureau.
US Army Corps of Engineers Reimagines Barracks Construction Using Mass Timber
The US Army Corps of Engineers is launching its largest mass timber construction project to date, building a five-story barracks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Sydney Set to Become Home to World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower
Sydney is set to host the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower, a 39-story, 183-meter project scheduled for completion in late 2026.
Santa Monica, CA, Launches Pilot Mass Timber Accelerator Program
Santa Monica launched a pilot Mass Timber Accelerator to support up to five development projects with funding and technical help to assess mass timber construction, Canyon News reported.
Maine Affordable Net Zero Home Developer Partners on Prefab Housing Project
Maine-based Zero Energy Homes is partnering with Knickerbocker Group on a modular net zero home in Trenton, cutting build time and targeting affordable buyers.
Canada Launches Forest Sector Transformation Task Force
Canada launched a Forest Sector Transformation Task Force and new federal support measures, including GCWood funding, to boost competitiveness.
Timber Neighborhood Planned Near Amsterdam
A 519-home timber neighborhood is planned near Amsterdam, featuring CLT frames, Global Construction Review reported.
Mosaic Timber Advances Toward Becoming California’s First CLT Producer
Mosaic Timber received CLT manufacturing equipment, advancing plans to become California’s first producer of CLT panels, Sierra Daily News reported.