The spotlight on the building industry, known to produce significant waste, is hotter than ever as society increasingly insists that developers, designers, engineers, and contractors prioritize the health of our…
How the world will change post-pandemic remains to be seen. But one thing is for certain: COVID-19 is already shaping how and what people want to make their lives better…
In Mass Timber: Where to Start, Part I, the 2005 Poplar project team provided insight from their mass timber exploration and implementation journey—focusing on the product essentials. In Part II,…
Together we faced countless uncertainties in 2020 + learned that one thing remains true… Videography by Rob Mervin Films.
On November 19, 2020, members of the 2005 Poplar team gave a virtual tour of the first commercial building in Issaquah, Washington to use cross laminated timber. Following the tour,…
You may have noticed an increase in references to mass timber in recent months. These two words are finding their way into everyday AECO language—for good reason. This game-changing structural…
what’s with the salmon? The wild salmon is emblematic of the Pacific Northwest. From their prominent portrayal in Native American art to the iconic “Flying Fish” in the Pike Place…
In 2017, we published a brief synopsis about the future of cross laminated timber [CLT]. In the three short years since, interest in sustainable construction continues to gather significant momentum…
“If you were an expert on technology last week, you’re in the dark this week.” This statement rings true for many people—especially those of us in construction. In a risk-averse…
Project FutureCare, a six-phase campus renewal project, continues to transform the Overlake Medical Center landscape as GLY pushes construction of the New East Tower closer to its December 2020 completion.…
A global disruption turns normal routines upside down. It adds to existing crises and underscores the need to address long-neglected issues. However, not all is doom and gloom. In the…