Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – January 2024 edition
Click HERE for the January 2024 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.
CBC Article: Cutting the heck’ out of Canada’s boreal forest has put caribou at risk
According to a recent study, logging practices in Ontario and Quebec have resulted in the loss of more than 14 million hectares of forest between 1976 and 2020, an area roughly twice the size of New Brunswick. The depletion of the boreal forest habitat has put 19 of the remaining 21 caribou herds in Ontario […]
Toronto Star: City unveils designs for ‘transformational’ mass timber building near Ossington strip
Toronto Star article featuring Dr. Anne Koven, Adjunct Professor and Director, Mass Timber Institute, on the new mass timber modular development project proposed for downtown’s corner of Dundas Street West and Ossington Avenue. Article HERE
CBC Feature: Mass timber construction is on the rise. Could it help the housing crisis?
There’s been an increase in large-scale building projects using mass timber, otherwise known as engineered wood. Experts say the material offers several benefits compared to steel and concrete — including sustainability and speed. CBC reporter Talia Ricci explores whether it could be part of a solution to Toronto’s housing crisis. Featuring Adjunct Professor Kelly Alverez […]
In Memoriam – Dr. Vidar Nordin, Faculty of Forestry Dean, 1971 – 1984
Dr. Vidar Nordin, R.P.F., passed away earlier this month at the age of 99. He was a distinguished forest pathologist and academic leader who made significant contributions to the field of forestry in Canada. He began his career in 1951, after obtaining a Ph.D. in Forest Pathology from the University of Toronto, following a […]
Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – December 2023 edition
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Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – November 2023 edition
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2023 MFC Capstone Presentations – December 12th & 13th
Join us in-person or via Zoom for the 2023 MFC Capstone Presentations! Dates: Tuesday December 12th & Wednesday December 13th, 2023 Location: Room DA 200, Daniels Building, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto Zoom Links: Tuesday December 12th DAY 1 ZOOM LINK Wednesday December 13th DAY 2 ZOOM LINK […]
