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Toronto Star article featuring Dr. Anne Koven, Adjunct Professor and Director, Mass Timber Institute, on the new mass timber modular development project proposed for downtown’s corner of Dundas Street West and Ossington Avenue. Article HERE      

There’s been an increase in large-scale building projects using mass timber, otherwise known as engineered wood. Experts say the material offers several benefits compared to steel and concrete — including sustainability and speed. CBC reporter Talia Ricci explores whether it could be part of a solution to Toronto’s housing crisis. Featuring Adjunct Professor Kelly Alverez […]

  Dr. Vidar Nordin, R.P.F., passed away earlier this month at the age of 99. He was a distinguished forest pathologist and academic leader who made significant contributions to the field of forestry in Canada. He began his career in 1951, after obtaining a Ph.D. in Forest Pathology from the University of Toronto, following a […]

Click HERE for the December 2023 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.

Click HERE for the November 2023 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.

Join us in-person or via Zoom for the 2023 MFC Capstone Presentations!   Dates: Tuesday December 12th & Wednesday December 13th, 2023 Location: Room DA 200, Daniels Building, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto Zoom Links: Tuesday December 12th             DAY 1 ZOOM LINK Wednesday December 13th       DAY 2 ZOOM LINK […]

Episode Summary Listen HERE In this episode, Anne Koven of the Mass Timber Institute interviews Carol Phillips, who has extensive experience in designing with various construction materials, with a particular focus on mass timber. They explore the potential environmental impacts of increased mass timber adoption, including the effects on forests. Carol also shares insights from […]

Branching Out Adjunct Professor Adrina Bardekjian featured in the latest edition of The York University Magazine. Click HERE to view full article.