Exploring Mass Timber for Data Center Design
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This session examines the emerging application of mass timber in data centers and similar building typologies, with designers at the forefront of this innovation sharing insights about the benefits, challenges, and design opportunities. The discussion will explore how mass timber can offset some of the environmental impact of data centers, and how the biophilic benefits of exposed wood can contribute to a healthier indoor environment for occupants. Engineers will also explain some of the fundamental differences between data centers and other building types, such as high loading and intensive MEPF systems, which are important design considerations at the start of a project.
Register- Location:
- Online
- Date/Time:
- June 3, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
- Credits:
- Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit
Bonus content – Attendees are invited to stay after the webinar for a non-accredited bonus session featuring WoodWorks Partner Western Archrib for a manufacturer Q&A. Learn more about their products and services and how they can be a resource on your next project.
Speakers
Paul Dineen, P.E., S.E. | Senior Associate, Thornton Tomasetti
Since joining Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice in 2017, Paul Dineen has managed the design and construction of office, higher education, sports, and mission critical facilities throughout Wisconsin. His work centers on the structural design for new construction projects, with technical depth in complex steel detailing; vibration and acoustical performance analysis; construction means-and-methods consulting; on-site structural condition assessments; and mass-timber consultation.
Rob LoBuono, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT | Principal, Technical Director, Global Critical Facilities Practice Area Leader, Gensler
Rob LoBuono is a Principal and Technical Director at Gensler, and the Global co-lead within the firm’s Critical Facilities practice. With over two decades of experience, Rob specializes in the planning, design, and delivery of complex, mission‑critical projects. A licensed architect in multiple states, Rob brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and strategic perspective. He has led projects across North America and internationally, working closely with clients such as Microsoft, SDC, Aligned and Menlo Digital to balance speed‑to‑market, sustainability, and long‑term operational performance. Rob is a frequent speaker at industry forums including Data Center Dynamics, 7×24, New York Build and the International Mass Timber Conference, contributing an architectural voice to the evolving conversation around infrastructure and the built environment.
