Prefabricated and precision-engineered, mass timber can cut project timelines by up to 50% — bringing revenue in sooner and reducing financing costs. Developers report smaller crews, lighter foundations, and quicker builds without compromising quality.
With smarter design optimization and supply chain maturity, mass timber now builds at just 2–4% higher cost than traditional materials — easily offset by rent premiums and efficiency gains.
Each mass timber structure stores carbon throughout its lifespan. Hines’ T3 Eastside project saved 3,200 metric tons of CO₂, equivalent to removing 700 cars from the road for a year — a tangible step toward net zero.
Natural wood interiors elevate biophilic design — creating spaces that feel warmer, healthier, and more human. Developers are seeing 8% rent premiums and higher lease renewals as tenants choose to stay longer.