Innovation

Mass Timber

Lake Flato’s work explores the role architecture can play in reconnecting people to nature. Wood transforms the structural demands of a building into a warm and tactile experience reflective of the natural world. More than half of a building’s carbon footprint is associated with its structural system. As an efficient and regenerative material, wood can reduce that footprint by 50% in comparison to steel or concrete. With 15 mass timber projects completed or under construction, including the first mass timber boutique hotel in North America, Lake Flato’s commitment to mass timber is a carbon-fighting strategy that also celebrates the timeless qualities of beauty, nature and craft.