Mass Timber Academy
Brought to you by Think Wood
From economy to sustainability and aesthetics, wood remains an enduring favorite for architects, designers, and building occupants. Its versatility allows it to meet a wide range of structural and performance needs, making it suitable for both light frame and mass timber systems. Wood’s natural properties contribute to thermal regulation, sound absorption, seismic resilience, and fire resistance, all while supporting a sustainable supply chain. As more public, civic, and commercial projects embrace timber construction, wood continues to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and a low-carbon footprint—paired with timeless beauty that enhances indoor and outdoor environments. Whether used for structural elements, finishes, or decorative details, wood’s adaptability ensures it remains a top choice for sustainable design.
Academy Courses
7.5 AIA LU/HSW
Mass Timber in K-12 Schools
How mass timber provides health, well-being, durability, and sustainability benefits in K-12 schools.
Credits: AIA, ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
A Lesson in Civics
Mass timber as a catalyst for achieving sustainability goals in civic projects
Credits: AIA, GBCI, ICC
Type: Multimedia
Timber Above the City, Innovative Wood Solutions for Vertical Extensions
How light weight wood systems can be used for overbuilds, adding density through additional floor area to existing buildings to address the affordability and sustainability crisis that affects our urban environments.
Credits: AIA, GBCI, ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Growing Good Homes
How wood can promote well-being in the quest for affordability
Credits: AIA, ICC
Type: Article
Using Wood and Mass Timber in Library and Community Projects
Pioneering sustainable design solutions
Credits: AIA, ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Architecting Change
Design Strategies for a Healthy, Resilient, Climate-Smart Future
Credits: GBCI, ICC
Type: Article
Designing Beneficial Spaces for Living, Working, and Well-Being
Credits: AIA, ICC
Type: Article
Multi-Family, Mid-Rise Wood Buildings A Code-Compliant, Cost-Effective and Sustainable Choice
A code-compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable choice
Credits: AIA, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC
Type: Article
Academy Resources
Think Wood Resources
A Roadmap to Tall Timber Structures: Design, Approval, Construction
Sustainability advantages and the general design challenges/opportunities of using heavy/mass timber as a structural system for a tall building
Innovative Wood Use in Tall and Specialty Building Design
Environmental-impact benefits of wood structures and the ways in which green building codes can be met, including the stringent requirements of the Living Building Challenge
