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.
Highlights
Join the Michigan Delegation at the 2025 Int’l Mass
Timber Conference
Each year, we organize a Michigan delegation to the International Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Oregon. Our Michigan group always comes back with new ideas and information, along with new partnerships to advance Michigan mass timber momentum.
Once you’ve registered, email Sandra Lupien at lupiensa@msu.edu so we can be sure to loop you into Michigan delegation communications so you won’t miss any opportunities to connect with the group in Portland!
Next Meeting: Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice
Who should join? Designers, engineers, developers, building owners, construction managers, installers, code officials, forest products producers, and more—all actively involved in mass timber projects in Michigan.
Next meeting: March 19, 2025, 10 AM - 12 PM EST.
How to join: To receive access to the meeting, please complete and submit this form.
News
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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. -
150 Celebrate 2024 Mass Timber Momentum at “Michigan Mass Timber Update: Opening Doors”
Published on December 11, 2024
State Announces new Mass Timber Catalyst Fund; Participants enjoy tours of new mass timber condominiums and mixed-use space at event venue Adelaide Pointe. -
East Lansing Adopts First-In-State Mass Timber Incentive
Published on November 25, 2024
The East Lansing City Council has adopted changes to its zoning ordinance to create development incentives for mass timber construction, and to allow for mass timber production in certain areas of the city. -
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.
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