Mass Timber Has Banks Seeing Green

When First United Bank set out to build new branch locations in Fredericksburg, Texas, and Shawnee, Oklahoma, they turned to Gensler architects to design structures built for sustainability and longevity. The solution: cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, glulam columns, and glulam beams — mass timber products that delivered measurable advantages over conventional concrete and steel construction in both speed and environmental performance. 

This publication is designed for: architects, designers, builders 

This case study discusses the construction efficiencies achieved through mass timber's precision-manufactured components, and the sustainability metrics resulting from the buildings' advanced energy systems — including performance well beyond standard code requirements. 

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.