New York City launches New York City Mass Timber Studio
Christian Fernsby ▼ | September 22, 2023
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced the launch of the New York City Mass Timber Studio, a technical assistance program to support active mass timber development projects in the early phases of project planning and design.Article continues below
Mass Timber is composed of engineered wood products, a sustainable building material with a low carbon footprint.
The Studio is currently accepting applications for design teams to support project specific mass timber analysis and design work. Grants of $25,000 will be awarded to selected teams to conduct design, technical and economic feasibility assessments for mass timber.
The Studio will be operated by NYCEDC and the Mayor’s Office for Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board, with technical assistance provided by WoodWorks, and advisory support from the American Institute of Architects New York (AIA) and the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). ■ What to read next
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