Mass Timber

At Zip-O-Log Mills and Zip-O-Laminators, our business is built on the forests of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Every board we mill, every beam we laminate, starts with the trees that firefighters across this region work tirelessly to protect. This season, like every fire season, brought long days and longer nights for the wildland firefighters, engine crews, hotshot teams, and aviation units who stood between our communities and the flames. We know the toll this work take

Glulam Craftsmanship Behind a Modern Civic Landmark Location: Redmond, Oregon Size: 38,000 square feet Design Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership Local Architect: Steele Associates Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company Glulam Supplier: Zip-O-Laminators Mass Timber Procurement: Western Wood Structures DLT Supplier/Fabricator: StructureCraft, DowelLam Installer: Northwest Framing Solutions Project Overview When the Ci

Housing affordability and climate change aren't problems any single building can solve — but they're exactly the challenges Urbanarium set out to tackle with its latest design competition, Decoding Timber Towers. As mass timber suppliers and fabricators, we've been watching competitions like this closely. They're a window into where architects, engineers, and developers see this industry heading — and this year's results didn't disappoint. A Competition Built for This Moment

We're proud to share that the design for our new Eugene headquarters has been named a winner of the 2026 AIA Oregon People's Choice Award, taking top honors in the Eugene section's Unbuilt category. The award, decided entirely by public online voting, recognizes the building's design before a single beam has been raised. The headquarters was designed by Rowell Brokaw Architects, a longtime Eugene firm known for work that's thoughtful, regionally rooted, and built to last — va

We are back with four examples from around the globe of award-winning residential projects that feature glue-laminated timber (glulam) as a core structural and aesthetic component. These examples showcase a growing industry, driven by a combination of sustainability directives, a growing market demand for biophilic design, and new advances in engineering and fabrication. The application […]

From event arenas to urban office buildings and museums, glulam mass timber is enabling architects and engineers to create structures that are not only sustainable and efficient but also artistically expressive.

VI. The Evolving Ecosystem: Innovations in Connections and Construction The rise of mass timber is not solely a story of a new material, but also of the evolving ecosystem of technologies and processes that enable its use. Modern mass timber construction is a highly integrated, digitally driven process that represents a significant departure from traditional […]

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series, “The Timber Revolution Reaches New Heights.” If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, you can find the article right here. Today, we are diving into a couple of common misconceptions of mass timber buildings and the benefits of carbon sequestering that mass timber provides. Next week, our […]

An In-Depth Report on Mass Timber Innovation in 2025 so far I. Introduction: Wood Re-imagined for the Urban Skyline On June 16, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony in downtown Milwaukee marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of urban construction.1 The project, known as “The Edison” or Neutral 1005 N Edison St., is not just another […]

Discover why leading developers are choosing glue-laminated timber to meet sustainability goals while cutting construction costs. We are now in an era where sustainability can no longer be just a buzzword, but a business imperative; the materials you choose are paramount, and mass timber is leading in innovation. Imagine cutting your project’s carbon footprint by […]

Imagine a stadium showcasing the beauty and versatility of locally sourced, sustainable wood. From structural elements to interior finishes, wood will play a pivotal role in creating a warm, inviting, and environmentally responsible space.

Few structural forms have achieved the visual and spatial balance of the Tudor arch. With its low-rise curvature and distinct design, the Tudor arch (rooted in 15th- and 16th-century English architecture) offers both elegance and utility. A growing number of architects are rediscovering its aesthetic value and reinterpreting it’s design and efficacy using advanced timber […]

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our employee, Shawn Allen. He unexpectedly passed away on the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2024. Shawn was a Pre-Glue Lead at Zip-O-Laminators and worked with us for almost 8 years. He was 53 years old. This photo captures the first glulam order leaving […]

At Zip-O-Laminators, we are constantly pursuing innovations that allow us to elevate the performance and sustainability of our wood products. That’s why we are excited to announce our adoption of Hexion’s revolutionary EcoBind™ 6500 adhesive system using Wonderbond™ hardeners M650Y and M700Y. This new clear adhesive enhances the aesthetic, structural, and environmental attributes of your […]