In a major investment in the future of cross-laminated timber, Menlo Park, Calif.-based construction firm Katerra said May 29 it is acquiring Vancouver, British Columbia-based design firm Michael Green Architecture for an undisclosed amount. The move comes as Katerra expands its range of construction and design services.
MGA has focused recently on mass-timber structures and is a major advocate of using CLT in tall buildings. This was a driver behind the acquisition, says Katerra executive board member Craig Curtis. “Mass timber is one of the things I’ve pushed for since we started the company two years ago,” he says. “Michael Green is one of the best in the world at designing with this material.”