Researchers at Michigan Technological College in Houghton are experimenting with Michigan’s hardwood trees to unlock new sustainable housing options. They are operating to make mass timber, a wooden building product comprised of many strong wood panels nailed or glued alongside one another. In addition to toughness and balance, mass timber […]
Housing
Lanai Draws Tenants In Lottery For First Affordable Housing Project In 30 Years
On Saturday, Makana Nuesca’s 5-year-old daughter crossed her middle and pointer fingers and flapped her arms like wings in a plea for luck. “I told her we have to hope,” said Nuesca, 24, as she waited with jittery anticipation outside the Pulama Lanai leasing office where an affordable housing lottery […]