Mass Timber Symposium
The symposium will build capacity in the NYS Architecture, Engineering, and Construction community to design and deliver all the potential that this new approach offers.
Join us for three online presentations focusing on Mass Timber and the latest advancements in the field. Don't miss out if you're eager to learn more before the conference.
More information about Mass Timber Symposium
Tracing Timber: From Wildfire Zones to Community-Scaled Sawmills
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Eli Gould
Any investigation of sustainability and mass timber leads to discussions of how the natural processes in forests are supported or disrupted by our actions. Join Eli Gould, forester and architect, to explore how different models of forest management and supply chain development have successfully worked with the land at different scales and in different locations.
Zoom password will be emailed to those who have registered for the Mass Timber Symposium.
Going with the Grain
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenter: Justin Den Herder
Just how much of our NYS forests would be required to transition the state to a regionally-grown mass timber economy? Join Justin Herder for this wide-ranging presentation on what a truly regional approach for mass timber construction would look like, and how the forest ecosystem, the structural systems, and material circularity are being integrated in projects from the first round of the Economic Development Council’s “Mass Timber Studio”.
Zoom password will be emailed to those who have registered for the Mass Timber Symposium
Mass Timber Studio - Progress & Projects
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenter: Gizem Karagoz, Martha Bush, & Jesse Weiss
The first round of the Economic Development Council’s Mass Timber Studio has brought a wealth of knowledge about potential challenges and creative solutions for integrating more mass timber construction into our cities. Join Gizem Karagoz (EDC), Martha Bush and Jesse Weiss (Marvel Designs), as they share lessons from the first round of the Mass Timber Studio, and dive into the details of how the Walter Gladwin Recreation Center will bring mass timber to the Bronx.
Zoom password will be emailed to those who have registered for the Mass Timber Symposium
Any questions about the Mass Timber Symposium? Contact Dr. Paul Crovella.