A Story of People, Forests, and a Beautiful Mass Timber Building

Unique in scale, the project connects 2.2 million board feet to the forests and people that grew the fiber. It stands as a North Star for what is possible when sustainable building projects intentionally incorporate positive conservation, community, and equity outcomes. Every piece of wood used in the remodel can traced back to its forest of origin — a love letter to the small families, Pacific Northwest Tribes, and other landowners that contributed to land stewardship and local economies across the region.

Harvested from over ten family, Tribal, and community forests across the Pacific Northwest, including family and tribal forest lands. The lattice material used in the new roof of the PDX Airport adds some uniquely Pacific Northwest character using beautiful Douglas-fir wood and highlighting the equally touching stories of the local forests and communities who supplied them.