A Review of Existing Commercial Mass Timber Buildings in the United States

9 pages•Published: December 11, 2023

Abstract

The proliferation of mass timber structures across the United States has begun. So much so, a comprehensive evaluation of key building attributes and identification of trends in built structures can be measured. This study utilizes a comprehensive market analysis of existing commercial mass timber structures to quantify important attributes to gain au fait and establish a baseline dataset. Specific interest lies in key areas, sustainability certification frequency and type, location, size, cost, and construction type. This study deploys descriptive statistics to evaluate 229 completed mass timber commercial projects across the United States. The study draws linkages and observes relationships between sustainability rating systems and mass timber structures, geographic concentrations, project cost, project size and height, building type, and building location. The expansion of mass timber is highlighted by the fact that nearly 80% of states across the country are home to a commercial MT building, with an average price per square foot of $344.89, and sustainability rating presence in over 30% of projects.

Keyphrases: construction, mass timber, sustainability

In: Tom Leathem, Wes Collins and Anthony Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 4, pages 560-568.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/311f
	https://doi.org/10.29007/wczk