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Sustainable Design

In the Inland nw

PRESS is the preeminent leader of mass timber architectural design in the Inland NW.
Why Mass Timber
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MASS TIMBER HOUSING

We believe every opportunity to address the housing crisis should be brought to the table - including mass timber. PRESS's mass timber housing concept is first conceived as a series of rigorously defined CLT wall, floor, and roof panels that simultaneously provide flexibility in their use on a given project.
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BUILD-TO-SUIT FABRICATION FACILITY

Tilt-up concrete? Sure, but how about tilt-up mass timber? This fabrication facility was conceived with 5-ply CLT bearing walls fully supporting the roof structure. Perimeter steel columns were added to support a bridge crane and rails.
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CATALYST

The Catalyst is Washington State’s first full mass timber building. Developed by Emerald Initiative, the project sought to find every opportunity to utilize mass timber - including innovative uses in the exterior and core walls. Over 450,000sf of higher education, research, and private sector offices fill this zero-carbon, zero-energy building.
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MCKINLEY SCHOOL ADAPTIVE REUSE

The McKinley School is envisioned as a vibrant adaptive reuse of an existing 1902 four-story school into a mixed-use development with eateries, brewery, and loft-style residences. Located in the Sprague Union District, the McKinley School will bring much needed housing to a burgeoning Spokane neighborhood.
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MCKINSTRY FABRICATION FACILITY

McKinstry’s new state-of-the-art fabrication and manufacturing facility will produce prefabricated sheet metal, piping, and plumbing materials and systems. The 68,000sf facility will also be home to Overcast Innovations, a McKinstry-owned subsidiary that produces plug-and-play architectural ceiling cloud appliances.
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MERCER GREEN END EXPANSION

Mercer acquired the mass timber facility in 2021 and quickly began the process to expand their wood product manufacturing capability, including the planar mill addition as part of this project. The building’s enclosure is a hybrid steel structure with 3-ply CLT wall and 5-ply CLT roof panels.
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RIVER RETREAT

River Retreat is a study of arrival and destination along a singular path that simultaneously bisects and stitches together the site and home. With a simple palette of board formed concrete and cedar siding, the home is set back from the waters’ edge to protect views and provide outdoor living.
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SPECULATIVE CLT WAREHOUSE

As one of the first industrial projects in the US built with cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, this project sought to make sustainable warehouses competitive with steel and concrete.
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DESIGN PROCESS

The Press way

We believe that collaboration with clients and contractors early and often leads to better building - plain and simple. Our design process if founded on open communication and respect. Sustainability through innovation motivates us to better designers.
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MASS TIMBER HOUSING

We believe every opportunity to address the housing crisis should be brought to the table - including mass timber. PRESS's mass timber housing concept is first conceived as a series of rigorously defined CLT wall, floor, and roof panels that simultaneously provide flexibility in their use on a given project.
view project
A 3d rendering of a large warehouse building with metal framing and wood timbers walls.

BUILD-TO-SUIT FABRICATION FACILITY

Tilt-up concrete? Sure, but how about tilt-up mass timber? This fabrication facility was conceived with 5-ply CLT bearing walls fully supporting the roof structure. Perimeter steel columns were added to support a bridge crane and rails.
view project
An outdoor photograph of a multi level building with modern design.

CATALYST

The Catalyst is Washington State’s first full mass timber building. Developed by Emerald Initiative, the project sought to find every opportunity to utilize mass timber - including innovative uses in the exterior and core walls. Over 450,000sf of higher education, research, and private sector offices fill this zero-carbon, zero-energy building.
view project
An outdoor photograph of a building with brick design work and large glass windows.

MCKINLEY SCHOOL ADAPTIVE REUSE

The McKinley School is envisioned as a vibrant adaptive reuse of an existing 1902 four-story school into a mixed-use development with eateries, brewery, and loft-style residences. Located in the Sprague Union District, the McKinley School will bring much needed housing to a burgeoning Spokane neighborhood.
view project
A 3d rendering of a warehouse building for a company named McKinstry.

MCKINSTRY FABRICATION FACILITY

McKinstry’s new state-of-the-art fabrication and manufacturing facility will produce prefabricated sheet metal, piping, and plumbing materials and systems. The 68,000sf facility will also be home to Overcast Innovations, a McKinstry-owned subsidiary that produces plug-and-play architectural ceiling cloud appliances.
view project
A 3d rendering of warehouse building from the outside. A person driving a forklift and other people walking around the parking lot.

MERCER GREEN END EXPANSION

Mercer acquired the mass timber facility in 2021 and quickly began the process to expand their wood product manufacturing capability, including the planar mill addition as part of this project. The building’s enclosure is a hybrid steel structure with 3-ply CLT wall and 5-ply CLT roof panels.
view project
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