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

MiGBC + MassTimber@MSU: Mass Timber Webinar Series

This webinar series, produced by Michigan Green Building Collaborative, will showcase four key projects across Michigan. We’ll explore the origins of each project, their successes and challenges, and how the project teams have continued to advance mass timber initiatives. This series will be moderated by Sandra Lupien, Director, MassTimber@MSU.

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9th American Forest Congress - Nominations are Open

We are excited to share MassTimber@MSU’s Sandra Lupien participation in the 9^th American Forest Congress on July 15–18, 2025, at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C. Sandra has joined the Steering Committee as a member of the Forest Products workgroup. The Congress's success depends on voices and expertise from a broad range of sectors, backgrounds, geographies, and generations. To add yours, nominate yourself or a colleague, visit the link below.

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Randi Dodgson: Hardwood Mass Timber Research at Michigan Tech

Published on February 10, 2025
Randi Dodgson shared Michigan Tech’s research on Michigan hardwood and hybrid mass timber materials, focusing on the challenges with moisture content and adhesive bonding.
Marco Lo Ricco: Comparative Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment of Mass Timber Buildings

Published on January 30, 2025
Marco Lo Ricco discussed how lifecycle assessments show mass timber’s lower global warming potential compared to other materials and how insights can guide future research.
Manasseh Agbedam: Lignin-Based Two-Component Polyurethane Adhesive for Mass Timber Application

Published on January 22, 2025
Manasseh Agbedam shares results of his work under Dr. Mojgan Nejad’s developing and testing mass timber adhesives and coatings made from lignin.
Sandra Lupien Gives Keynote Address at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan 2024 Annual Leadership Awards

Published on December 19, 2024
Keynote Speaker Sandra Lupien highlights the role of mass timber in sustainable building at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) Leadership Awards on December 5th.
New Mass Timber Building Codes to Take Effect in Michigan in 2025

Published on December 17, 2024
Those seeking to design and build mass timber buildings in Michigan will soon have more options with the recent adoption of the 2021 Michigan Building Code, scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2025.