1030 Music Row
Photo: Hamilton Matthew MastersConstructing buildings with wood has been the norm for thousands of years.
But the use of mass timber is a relatively new construction method. New — but not lacking in what seems like unlimited potential with its environmentally sensitive properties, visual beauty and versatility.
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