The world’s fourth-largest military base will build its next generation of barracks out of mass timber – with the US Army pledging to start construction on a Mass Timber Barracks atJoint Base Lewis—McChord in Tacoma, Washington, next year.

That is according to the US Army Public Affairs unit, which reports that the world’s most powerful Army is looking to build greener, safer, and more resilient military installations—starting with a US $100 million 89,000-square-foot, three-story facility that broke ground last week.

“Through better and more innovative building techniques, the Corps of Engineers has designed a cost-competitive barracks that will provide the highest quality of life for our Soldiers while reducing emissions and the impact on the environment,” according to Paul Farnan, the principal prince assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy, and environment.

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