The UBC Timber Design Studio 2024 continued a long-running series that has become a vital bridge between Canadian and Chinese academic communities in timber design. The program attracts top universities from China … and has significantly enhanced the reputation of UBC’s Faculty of Forestry within China’s timber design and engineering circles. Through this event series, UBC and Canada Wood have established a strong Canadian brand presence in China, inspiring young architects to explore the possibilities of Canadian wood products in sustainable construction. From July 11 to July 23, 2024, students and faculty staff from Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing Forestry University, and Zhejiang University joined UBC professors, including Prof. Frank Lam and Dr. Zhang Chao, through Zoom and WeChat. …By building relationships and fostering a deeper understanding of Canadian wood products, UBC’s Timber Design Studio generates long-term benefits for the timber industry, positioning Canadian wood as a material of choice for sustainable architecture in China.