A Fondecyt Regular project, led by Dr. Erick Saavedra from Usach’s Department of Civil Engineering, seeks to develop the scientific foundation for building high-rise structures with solid wood in seismic areas. While reinforced concrete has historically been the primary construction material in Chile, integrating new systems like wood-based alternatives presents a challenge. It requires rigorous scientific studies to validate their performance and build a solid technical foundation for their national implementation, especially crucial in a seismically prone country such as ours. Responding to this global trend, Dr. Erick Saavedra is leading a Fondecyt Regular project to develop high-fidelity multiscale computational models. These models will predict building performance during extreme earthquakes, optimize structural design, and generate new strategies to enhance lateral stability and reduce post-seismic displacement. The research will specifically utilize Chilean radiata pine, a species widely employed in the national forestry industry.