Mass Timber

About MassTimber@MSU

MassTimber@MSU is a leading program at Michigan State University dedicated to advancing the use of mass timber in construction. The program focuses on research, education, and outreach to promote sustainable building practices in Michigan, the Great Lakes region and beyond.

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Highlights

WEBINAR – Healthy Schools: Ann Arbor Public Schools’

21st Century Learning Leadership

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Participants will gain insight into the technical, policy, and design considerations shaping mass timber adoption in Michigan and how Ann Arbor’s experience can serve as a model for communities looking to build healthier, safer, and more climate-forward buildings.

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Construction Type Selection & Multi-Family Housing + MSU Tour

June 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a unique two-part event featuring an educational seminar on mass timber design, followed by a firsthand look at Michigan State University’s STEM Teaching and Learning Facility.

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News

MassTimber@MSU and MI DNR Release Resource Guide on Supporting Michigan Mass Timber Momentum

Published on July 28, 2026
The Michigan Mass Timber Resource Guide is dedicated to supporting this growing movement by providing architects, engineers, developers, policymakers, and enthusiasts with a centralized platform for accessing essential resources and information.
Michigan Hardwoods and Mass Timber: Historical Context, Technical Barriers, and Emerging Opportunities

Published on July 24, 2026
In this meeting, we welcomed Randi Dodgson, PhD Student from Michigan Technological University, who presented on structural grading and engineering applications of underutilized wood species.
The Detroit News features Catalyst Program, mass timber momentum across the State, and discusses manufacturing gap

Published on May 11, 2026
In a recent article, The Detroit News featured the boom of mass timber construction, while also addressing the current manufacturing gap.
SPDC mass timber colleagues publish study in Mass Timber Construction Journal

Published on April 27, 2026
George Berghorn, MassTimber@MSU Research Director, along with MSU SPDC colleagues, published a study in the Mass Timber Construction Journal on "Sensor Applications in Mass Timber Buildings: A Comprehensive Review."
Lignin-Based Adhesives for Mass Timber

Published on April 14, 2026
In this meeting, we welcomed Dr. Mojgan Nejad, MSU Department of Forestry, who presented about her lab’s innovation in lignin-based adhesives and pathways to commercializing these biodegradable, lower-carbon options in mass timber products.