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Mass Timber: A Construction Revolution Rooted in Forests
Mass timber systems are a relatively new category of off-site, engineered wood products that provide a number of diverse benefits—from storing carbon to supporting rural job growth and providing a healthier place to live and work.
By Pat Layton
March 23, 2021
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by Pat Layton
Pat Layton is Professor of Forestry and Director, Wood Utilization + Design Institute at Clemson University and member of the SFI Board of Directors.
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