Milestone Unveiled for Planned Tallest Mass Timber Office Building in US
Summary
A new office tower called Bevel is planned for downtown Bellevue, Washington. It aims to become the tallest mass timber office building in North America, using wood as the main building material and focusing on sustainability and modern design.Key Facts
- Bevel will be a 12-story, 55-meter (180 feet) tall office tower made primarily from mass timber (engineered wood).
- The project is designed by Mithun and Waugh Thistleton Architects and developed by Skanska.
- Bevel is still awaiting approvals and depends on new building codes that allow timber to be used as the main material in commercial buildings.
- This will be one of the first commercial office buildings in the U.S. to use exposed timber structure and ceilings throughout.
- The design includes a steel core for support due to the high earthquake risk in the area, and five levels of underground concrete parking.
- Bevel aims to achieve LEED v4 Platinum certification, the highest green building rating, with features like stormwater reuse, full electrification, and nature-focused design.
- The project shows that mass timber construction can be cost-effective compared to traditional concrete buildings.
- Biophilic design elements like floor-to-ceiling windows and natural daylight are part of the building’s sustainable features.
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