Tall Timber News

This selection of stories from the CTBUH Global News feed features the latest tall timber project updates. The full Global News archive is available to CTBUH Members.

19 June 2025 | Milwaukee

The Next Milwaukee Mass Timber Tall Building Breaks Ground

Construction has officially begun on The Edison, a 28-story mass timber residential tower located at the corner of Edison and State Streets in downtown Milwaukee.  The Edison will include 353...

6 May 2025 | Toronto

Projects Reshaping the Toronto Skyline, the Host City for CTBUH's Int'l Conference

Toronto is undergoing a dramatic vertical transformation as population growth and architectural ambition converge. CTBUH will be hosting its annual International Conference this year in the booming city, 6-9 October,...

2 April 2025 | Sydney

Approval Gained for Central Park in New City Development in Western Sydney

Progress in the Bradfield City Centre, one of Australia’s largest economic development projects, has advanced with the plans for Bradfield City Centre’s iconic Central Park now approved. The 114-hectare city,...

18 March 2025 | Toronto

14-Story Academic Timber High-Rise is Under Construction at the University of Toronto

Construction is underway on the University of Toronto’s 14-story Academic Wood Tower, a hybrid mass timber and steel structure. Located near Devonshire Place and Bloor Street, the 77-meter building will...

10 March 2025 | Boston

Design Using Mass Timber is Revealed for Boston University Building

The design for a 57-meter mass timber building at Boston University has been recently shared. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the new facility will house the Pardee School for...

31 January 2025 | Sydney

13-Story Mass Timber Design Approved in Sydney

Approval has been received for the construction of a 13-story mass-timber high-rise at 4-6 York Street in Sydney's central business district. The approved design replaces an earlier plan from 2019...

6 December 2024 | Göteborg

Göteborg Office Projects Completed in 2023 and Near 100 Percent Leased are Sold for €195.8 Million

NCC is selling its Vaghuset and Brick Studios office projects in Göteborg to Alecta Fastigheter for over €195.8 million. The properties, located next to each other in central Göteborg, were...

13 September 2024 | Portland

Portland Airport Opens to Public with Stunning Timber Terminal and Roof

This $2.15 billion USD project for Portland's renovated airport facility replaces a collection of old structures with a breathtaking new terminal, featuring an intricate 380,000-square-foot (35,303 square meter) Douglas fir...

31 July 2024 | Milwaukee

Milwaukee Reveals Plans to Develop New Mass Timber High-Rise

Milwaukee has selected a developer for the site of the Marcus Performing Arts Center parking garage at 1001 North Water Street with the intentions of building a mass timber high-rise...

8 July 2024 | Berlin

New Academy Building in Berlin with a Hybrid-Timber Structure is Awarded to Design Firm

In a tendering process (VgV-Verfahren), HENN has won the contract for the new campus of the Berlin Fire Department and Rescue Services Academy. Set on the site of the former...

30 May 2024 | Toronto

Toronto Approves Designs for 31-Story Mass Timber Building

The Toronto City Council recently reviewed several development proposals, including a mass timber building of significant height in Canada and potentially in the world. A proposed 31-story mixed-use building at...

3 May 2024

Canadian Province To Amend Code for Taller Mass Timber Buildings

Ontario is embarking on a pioneering initiative to accelerate home construction while curbing costs and bolstering employment in key sectors. The province which includes cities like Toronto, is poised to...

26 April 2024 | Lawrence

Innovative Mass Timber Building Unveiled for University Campus in Lawrence

In acknowledgment of National Arbor Day and the incredible benefits that trees and sustainably sourced forests have for our planet and cities, today's news story features a visionary new mass...

17 April 2024

Canadian Province To Allow Taller Mass Timber Buildings

Ontario is embarking on a pioneering initiative to accelerate home construction while curbing costs and bolstering employment in key sectors. The province which includes cities like Toronto, is poised to...

9 February 2024 | Vancouver

Vancouver Proposes Rezoning to Encourage Mass Timber Use

On Tuesday, 6 February, Vancouver City Council took its first steps towards creating a new policy program to "remove barriers to mass timber" and encourage more developers to utilize the...

5 December 2023 | Salt Lake City

Developer Seeks to Rezone for Tall Building in Salt Lake City

The developer, Harbor Bay Ventures, recently applied to rezone its property at 1095 E. 2100 South from Sugar House Business District for greater heights. The proposal names the new zone...

8 November 2023 | Baltimore

Baltimore Waterfront to be Reimagined with a Mixed-Use Development

A major transformation is currently underway for the redevelopment of Harborplace in Baltimore. MCB Real Estate is spearheading this initiative to revitalize and expand the city-owned parcel where Harborplace was...

24 October 2023 | Brussels

Plan Announced for 17-Building Complex in Brussels

The much-anticipated masterplan for Brussel’s new development area Lake Side on the site of Tour & Taxis consists of a collection of 17 buildings varying in height and designed by...

2 October 2023 | Perth

Plans for World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower in South Perth Approved

Plans have been given the green light to construct the tallest hybrid timber tower in Perth. Grange Development Consulting, a developer based in Victoria, has been authorized to build a...

27 September 2023 | New York City

New York City Mass Timber Studio Launches

The City of New York is taking a leading role in decarbonizing the built environment and promoting the clean construction industry. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is...