REDDING, Calif. – A groundbreaking effort is underway in Redding where FABRIC Mass Timber and WRNS Studio are working together to plan the state’s first large-scale mass timber factory. Officials say the innovative facility will transform wood removed from wildfire fuel into sustainable building materials. FABRIC’s mission is to use advanced technologies to create climate-positive materials while generating manufacturing jobs in Northern California. The 200,000-square-foot factory, designed by WRNS Studio, will serve as a hub for design consulting, engineering, and manufacturing. “We have a full ecosystem ready to change the way we build. An experienced team. Design and engineering support from inspiration to installation. Advanced manufacturing and fabrication facilities that produce CLT and GLT to exacting specifications. Supply chain tracing to document sustainability and wildfire reduction efforts. Partnerships to train and develop a workforce that will frame new opportunities for our state,” said FABRIC Founder and CEO Scott Ehlert.