Mass Timber Urban Renewal w/Doug Hayden & Mitchell Brooks of Arthroto
Description
Are vacant office buildings in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco the future hotspots for innovative hospitality and sustainable living? How can prefab and mass timber technologies breathe new life into these iconic structures, turning them into vibrant hotels and residences with unmatched speed and efficiency? Dive into Arthroado's groundbreaking approach to adaptive reuse, integrating cutting-edge design and smart building systems to transform America's most beautiful cities.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Converting America's Major Office Cities
2:58 – Arthroado’s Adaptive Reuse Strategy
6:15 – Prefab Interiors vs Traditional Drywall
12:26 – Benefits of Prefab in Hospitality and Maintenance
16:54 – Smart Building Systems and Water Detection
23:32 – Overcoming Codes and Financing for Prefab Mass Timber
29:47 – Developers’ Perception of Mass Timber
34:09 – Focusing on Hospitality and Entertainment Districts
37:12 – Creating Unique Hotel Experiences with Mass Timber
44:13 – Future Projects and Market Focus
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