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Because timber is inherently modular and can leverage off-site prefabrication during on-site foundation installation, construction is up to 25% faster than concrete or steel structures. Less on-site labor demand reduces risk while faster occupancy converts to revenue. And speed isn't timber's only developer-friendly benefit: our experience shows that well-designed mass timber office concepts often have a higher leasing probability and offer a higher premium for rent.
T3 North Loop in Minneapolis – one of eight timber office buildings delivered with Hines – saw 180,000 SF erected in just under two and a half months.
When faced with ESG targets tied to decarbonization, timber is an ally. This renewable material pairs upfront embodied carbon reductions, averaging 40%, with long-term carbon storage in the material itself, totaling 80% or higher reduction across the building's lifecycle. Collectively, our mass timber portfolio has avoided over 10,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. A renewed focus on sustainable sourcing is now amplifying timber's environmental impact.
Timber underpins the net‑zero design strategy for Swarthmore’s Dining and Community Commons, cutting embodied carbon by 300 metric tons while naturally framing views of the campus' famed arboretum.
Human beings are hardwired to appreciate nature, in a proven physiological response called biophilia. Mass timber buildings actively support happier, healthier people: they can lower cortisol levels, reduce stress, improve mood, and even boost cognitive performance. Mass timber buildings actively support happier, healthier people. Put simply, being in a timber building just feels good.
At Kalamazoo's Career Connect Campus, a multidisciplinary team developed a hybrid structural system with artfully integrated lighting and mechanical, combining the warmth of timber with the dynamic curves of steel to embody student's pathway of discovery.
Mass Timber Innovation: The Hospitality Prototype
April 5, 2023Our timber hotel prototype dispels sound, structure, and safety myths, showcasing mass timber interiors and timber construction as a viable option for the hospitality industry.
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