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Welcome Calista Rockwell to the MassTimber@MSU Team!

Published on November 22, 2024
A 2024-25 MI Healthy Climate Corps member, Calista joins us as an Outreach Associate. She’ll focus on understanding how mass timber might support economic development, health, and well-being in under-invested and climate-affected communities in Michigan.
A Week of Collaboration for MassTimber@MSU at Climate Week NYC

Published on October 3, 2024
"Timber Tuesday” trio of events draws hundreds at Climate Week NYC.
MassTimber@MSU and Partners Host "Timber Tuesday at NYC Climate Week" 2024

Published on September 11, 2024
MassTimber@MSU is thrilled to participate in NYC Climate Week this month, as part of a trio of events on September 24, co-branded as "Timber Tuesday at NYC Climate Week." 
Apply by Sunday! MassTimber@MSU Seeks MI Healthy Climate Corps Outreach Specialist

Published on September 3, 2024
Want to work with MassTimber@MSU? MI Healthy Climate Corps member applications are open and we are hosting a full-time Outreach Specialist focused on developing and launching an outreach plan to engage underserved and climate-affected communities.
MassTimber@MSU Director Sandra Lupien Featured in Mass Timber Group Show

Published on August 22, 2024
Hosts Brady Potts and Nic Wilson feature Sandra Lupien in their latest Mass Timber Group podcast, discussing how Michigan is building momentum in mass timber construction.
Amended Law Eases Path for Mass Timber Schools in Michigan

Published on July 25, 2024
If you’re designing a mass timber school in Michigan, the approvals process has recently become more straightforward.
University Research Corridor Article Highlights MassTimber@MSU Leaders Research

Published on January 19, 2024
MSU’s mass timber leadership spotlighted in MetroMode.
MassTimber@MSU, MI DNR Host 2023 Michigan Mass Timber Update: Breaking New Ground in Detroit

Published on January 5, 2024
The 2023 Michigan Mass Timber Update: Breaking New Ground convened more than 150 people engaged in Michigan’s mass timber ecosystem to share key updates, and identify priorities, next steps for 2024.
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan

Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.
Leaders Celebrate Milestone for State's First Michigan-Sourced Mass Timber Building

Published on October 13, 2023
Michigan Department of Natural Resources breaks ground on mass timber Newberry Customer Service Center breaks ground in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Sandra Lupien Addresses Mass Timber Demand in Fox2Detroit Feature on Detroit's New Carpenter Union Training Center

Published on October 12, 2023
Fox2Detroit spotlights MassTimber@MSU Director, Sandra Lupien, driving the mass timber movement in Michigan. Lupien's efforts, featured in the article, underscore the growing demand and benefits of mass timber construction in the state.
Sandra Lupien Joins 2023 World Economic Forum Transformation Summit

Published on October 11, 2023
Director of MassTimber@MSU, Sandra Lupien, attended the WEF Urban Transformation Summit in Detroit, Michigan and spoke about opportunities to advance mass timber.
Advocating for Change: Sandra Lupien Pushes for Michigan Building Code Updates in Synecdoche Interview

Published on September 26, 2023
The article mentions Sandra Lupien's efforts in advocating for updates to Michigan's building codes to support mass timber construction, which is crucial for the success and future of mass timber construction in Michigan.
Sandra Lupien Takes the Stage at “Advancing Mass Timber Construction” Conference in Atlanta

Published on September 14, 2023
MassTimber@MSU Director, Sandra Lupien, had the opportunity to speak about policy approaches to advancing mass timber.
City of Ann Arbor Approves Mass Timber Housing Development

Published on September 12, 2023
With a commitment to sustainability, the 8-story housing development is designed to be carbon-negative with mass timber materials, green rooftops, and more.
Mass Timber Increasingly a Focus of Berghorn Research Group

Published on August 25, 2023
Read about student research on mass timber in a variety of different disciplines.
MassTimber@MSU Director Sandra Lupien Featured in Emergetic

Published on August 14, 2023
Architect Tom Negaard features MassTimber@MSU's director, Sandra Lupien, in his Emergetic blog.
Northern states collaborate with Finland: Michigan State University to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products

Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products.
MassTimber@MSU in Italy

Published on December 8, 2022
Dr. George Berghorn, Research Director, Mass Timber @ MSU travelled to connect with the mass timber industry in Italy, read his blog entry here.
Rethink Real Estate For Good podcast features Sandra Lupien

Published on December 1, 2022
Host of the Rethink Real Estate For Good podcast, Eve Picker, features Sandra Lupien to speak on how she became involved with mass timber, and how she is constantly striving to advance mass timber construction and manufacture in Michigan.