Resources
This curated selection of resources is a starter library designed to support school districts and their project teams in the successful delivery of a mass timber project - from the planning through operation.
To round out these existing resources, our mass timber schools committee is in the process of developing additional materials to support districts with the planning, design, procurement, construction, and operation of a mass timber facility. We will publish these resources as they are ready.
In the meantime, please reach out to us with your questions. We love to help!
Acoustic Testing for Washington School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
This report summarizes acoustic testing at the Washington School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WSD) conducted by LSTN Consultants (Denis Blount and Leah Guszkowski) on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Detailed test reports are attached as appendices to this document. The intent of the testing was to measure the in-situ acoustic performance of various mass timber floor-ceiling assemblies throughout the campus’ newly completed facilities. The building was designed by Mithun (architect), PCS Structural Solutions (structural engineer) and A3 Acoustics (acoustic consultant).
Light Wood-Frame and Mass Timber Educational Buildings
Provides information on incorporating mass timber in educational facilities and includes relevant case studies.
Mass Timber Schools: Case Studies
Developed with the Mass Timber Schools Committee, this book features a selection of mass timber schools in construction and in design throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The Nature of Wood: An Exploration of the Science on Biophilic Responses to Wood
The Nature of Wood explores the science of having a ‘biophilic’ response to wood, sheds light on topics in need of more in-depth research, and highlights a few perspectives on how to think of wood in terms of optimizing design for the user experience.
United States Forest Services (USFS) Wood Innovation Report: Multi-story Mass Timber K-12 Schools
Studies the possibilities in multi-story mass timber construction for K-12 schools in Washington to support the demand for additional learning spaces that are adaptable to changing educational needs, are financially viable, and promote resilience.
Wood Use in British Columbia Schools
Commissioned by Forestry Innovation Investment, a Crown agency responsible for promoting the BC forest industry, the report is intended to be a resource for school districts, administrators, and design professionals curious about the use of wood in school design and construction.