Mass Timber Builds Faster Affordable Homes | San Francisco News

Mass timber is poised to revolutionize housing in the South Bay, offering a faster, cheaper, and greener alternative to steel and concrete. With major affordable housing projects in Sunnyvale and Los Altos now embracing the material—potentially setting new regional precedents—advocates like Alex Shoor see it as a game-changer for tackling the housing crisis. While adoption in residential construction lags behind commercial use, growing momentum and improving building codes are paving the way. Skepticism remains, especially around cost savings in lower-rise buildings, but the future looks increasingly wooden. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f088cf6401ed0211