As both a licensed Architect and Structural Engineer in the state of California, Melissa has a broad perspective on the industry and design expertise from seismic to hurricane regions. Over the past five years, she helped expand WoodWorks’ audience to include real estate developers and generated content related to wood’s contributions to a low environmental footprint, biophilic design, circularity, and wildfire resilience. Melissa co-authors the Mass Timber Business Case Studies which analyze how mass timber can help create value for developments. She manages WoodWorks’ ULI Greenprint Innovation partnership and is former Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Development Council.
Speaking at
Tue Oct 29
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Resorts World Las Vegas - Level 2, Jasmine EF
Beyond the Beam: Mass Timber’s Expansion into New Spaces
Mass timber continues to gain momentum in sustainable construction, with applications expanding far beyond the traditional office spaces. This session will explore how innovative wood products are reshaping a variety of property types, from multi-family housing to public projects, industrial developments, and beyond. Join industry leaders as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating mass timber into new spaces and the future of timber in redefining the built environment. Hear from a global mass timber developer, a leading U.S. builder, and a prominent tech company on how they are approaching mass timber in today's market environment.