Why is Mass Timber so important to understand and use in the built environment? Lindsey Wikstrom, the academic powerhouse, author, and founder of Mattaforma tells us why. Her groundbreaking new book “Designing the Forest and Other Mass Timber Futures" breaks down this complicated question in a compelling and easy-to-understand way that's accessible to everyone.

Lindsey has been a professor with Syracuse, Cornell, Columbia and Yale. Her in-depth research and  practical insights from her experience in academia and the field are presented in her book. It unpacks why adopting sustainable building methodologies is so urgent and then dives into the history, present and future of Mass Timber. We cover the history of forest management, our current knowledge infrastructure and how the verticality of Mass Timber can connect small businesses and then finish with how we can truly get to a fully biogenic urban environment.

Closing out with her excitement for the mass timber movement and a sneak peak at some of her current projects, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone yearning to understand how sustainable design can reshape our world. Join us for this enlightening journey into the future of architecture, where mass timber isn't just a material—it's the cornerstone of a greener, more resilient urban landscape.

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