In 2018 I attended an American Institute of Architects (AIA) event in NYC focused on the discussion of implementing high rise wood construction into the local building codes around the United States. Today, I am a part of NEFF, The New England Forestry Foundation a nonprofit promoting exemplary forestry standards in Maines North Woods, a strong advocate for implementing CLT high rise wood construction into the built environment.
CLT construction is a great solution to help reverse the impacts of climate change. This article talks about a tall wood building competition that took place in 2017.
Wood is a renewable resource that can be locally harvested, create jobs and stimulate the economy while keeping the carbon footprint lower by not using steel and concrete! CLT… Continue reading