The Mass Timber Tipping Point Is Closer Than You Think

By Vincent Martinez and Scott Francisco
ARCHITECT Magazine
October 15, 2025
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: United States

Mass timber is gaining momentum as a structural material that, along with many other attributes, can reduce the embodied carbon in new buildings and retrofits. Despite this potential, and widespread enthusiasm in the design community, the uptake of mass timber has been relatively slow. Architecture 2030 and Pilot Projects Collaborative’s new report, Mass Timber Tipping Point, provides a cross section of experiences from design firms of all shapes and sizes and uncovers the most common challenges that hinder design firms in delivering these innovative construction systems. Authors Vincent Martinez, CEO of Architecture 2030, and Scott Francisco, Founder and Director of Pilot Projects, provide their insights on the findings. ….The report shows that architects and engineers are eager to innovate, collaborate, and drive change—but they cannot do it alone. The shift will demand new levels of awareness, coordination, and skills across all sectors and stakeholders delivering our built environment.

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