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Tune in to Episode 13 of the Mass Timber Today Podcast! Michael Suljak, Vice President of Strategic Development at Eastern Construction, discusses his journey into the mass timber sector and the benefits and challenges of building with mass timber. He highlights the beauty and satisfaction of working with mass timber, the need for coordination and […]

  Prof. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic was featured in a recent episode of TVO’s The Thread called Stressed Out. How does stress affect our bodies and minds? What happens when it becomes chronic? How do you handle stress? How can you alleviate stress? Are you Stressed Out? Nam Kiwanuka and The Thread team talk to everyday Ontarians, […]

Tune in to Episode 12 of the Mass Timber Today Podcast! In this episode, Craig Applegath and Ryan Going discuss various aspects of mass timber construction. They explore the longevity of mass timber buildings, highlighting the durability of various natural and engineered materials. Ryan speaks to his role and involvement in the construction of the […]

Click HERE for the May 2024 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.

Urban tree cover is declining on all continents except Europe. Cities in North America are working to counter that trend.   Article featuring Forestry Professor Danijela Puric-Mladenovic. By Naomi Buck, April 25, 2024 Full article HERE.

The annual FOR401/FOR403 Research Showcase took place on April 2nd in the Daniels Building, 1 Spadina Crescent. FOR401H1 Reseach Paper/Thesis in Forest Conservation and FOR403H1 Directed Readings are courses in which Forestry undergraduate students work one-on-one with a professorial supervisor to work on a variety of research projects and assignments.   This event exhibits posters […]

Click HERE for the April 2024 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.

Tune in to Episode 11 of the Mass Timber Today Podcast! Jeff Ranson, Director of Responsible Development at Northcrest Developments, discusses his interest in sustainability and how mass timber fits into sustainable building design. He highlights the beauty and form of mass timber as a compelling aspect and its potential for creating good urban density. […]