Construction is underway on the University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy building. The project, designed by RDG Planning & Design alongside Alvine Engineering (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), TD2 Engineering & Surveying (structural engineering) and Midwestern Consulting (civil engineering), is utilizing mass-timber structures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the speed of construction and provide well-being benefits. RDG’s design combines fire detection and suppression systems that go beyond baseline fire codes and standards to further improve fire performance. Plus, mass timber enhances fire safety by creating a char layer on the surface of the wood that insulates and protects the inner core from burning. The building is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.
