Mass Timber Housing
Homegrown Housing Solutions for BC Communities
March 11th, 12:00 – 1:00
Online | $10
Hosted by : Paul Gilies – DIALOG
Tallwood mass timber housing offers a low-carbon alternative to conventional concrete and steel structures, helping to decarbonize our built environments while addressing the housing demands of our rapidly growing cities. By leveraging mass timber structural innovations, offsite construction, and replicable prototypes, the goal is to streamline municipal approvals, accelerate construction, and reduce costs—ultimately delivering housing faster, quieter, and with less disruption. The biophilic benefits of these buildings are equally important, enhancing well-being and reconnecting urban living with nature.
Paul Giles from DIALOG will discuss their work in advancing mass timber housing solutions through efficient design, replicability, and innovative construction methods. As BC continues to expand its mass timber sector, the ability to standardize designs and optimize prefabrication is key to delivering cost-effective, locally sourced housing. This session will explore how high-performance design, modular construction, and supply chain coordination can help the industry meet housing and sustainability goals while strengthening BC’s communities and value-added wood sector.
Workshop Format
• Interactive Learning: The first half of the workshop is a visual presentation.
• Q&A and Discussion: The second half is an open forum for attendees to ask questions and explore specific topics related to their field or personal curiosities.
• On-Demand Access: Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and available through a private link for later viewing.
Connecting people to inspire innovation in wood since 2012.
TWIG operates on the unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived in deep relationship with the lands and forests we now call British Columbia since time immemorial. We recognize and honour the enduring stewardship, knowledge, and cultures of these Nations—whose care over generations shaped the very forests that gave rise to BC’s forestry industry. We also acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonization, including the near-erasure of many old-growth ecosystems and the displacement of Indigenous communities and cultural practices connected to these ancient forests.
As we work to shape the future of BC’s forest products industry, we are committed to pathways that integrate Indigenous perspectives, support cultural resurgence, and foster a renewed relationship to land, materials, and community—one grounded in respect, regeneration, and transformative change.
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