In episode 11 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen shares his recent experience at the AIA National Convention in Boston, where he engaged with over 10,000 architects and discussed the exciting developments in mass timber construction.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the future of the forest industry and the role of mass timber in sustainable building practices.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 - Introduction to Forest to Frame Podcast

00:00:27 - Russ's Trip to the AIA National Convention

00:01:11 - Collaboration with Rockwool and Mass Timber Project

00:02:08 - Presentation at the Convention

00:02:52 - Award for Matz Place Foundation Project

00:04:31 - Importance of Designing for ALS Patients and Families

00:05:03 - Mass Timber's Growing Relevance in Architecture

00:05:35 - Department of Defense and Mass Timber Initiatives

00:06:20 - Reflections on Boston and the Conference Experience

00:07:23 - Future Projects: Matz Place 2.0 and 3.0

00:08:06 - Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments

QUOTES

• "We're looking forward to collaborating with folks on that to do some more projects with the Department of Defense and government contracting in general, because we think it's a great place for mass timber to be used, especially when we're using it from federal forests."
• “It's gonna do more things to expand how we can build not only with mass timber, but also beyond just ADA and wheelchair accessible actually designed for the kind of life that somebody needs to live with whatever ailment they have.”

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Russ Vaagen

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WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/

In episode 10 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen discusses the significant shifts that have occurred over the past few years, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, and how rising inflation and interest rates have impacted the building industry.

Tune in for insights on how these trends are shaping the future of the forest industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:10] Real estate market shifts.

[00:08:05] Interest rates and project growth.

[00:09:32] Consistent growth in construction.

QUOTES

• "I'm hopeful that that inflationary pressure is coming off and that we can see interest rates come back down to a level that incites more activity and building in the marketplace."
• "I think that size is moving up, which maybe means that people are getting ready to do more projects."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Russ Vaagen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/

WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/

In episode 9 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen delves into the recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of public lands, including Forest Service and BLM properties. He reflects on the widespread misconceptions about what public lands truly encompass, highlighting the diverse types of land acquired by the federal government over the years.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about the future of our public lands and the importance of preserving these vital spaces.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:22] Public land management challenges.

[00:06:58] Forest Service wildfire management issues.

[00:09:50] Forest Service's wildfire management issues.

[00:12:19] Forest management and public land.

[00:18:11] Managing public lands effectively.

[00:19:47] Federal forest management perspectives.

QUOTES

• "Why don't we try to create abundance, create more opportunity for each, and do that while we're out there managing the forest?"
• “We've got a genuine opportunity to fix it. And I'm excited that we do. I just hope people start to realize that selling a million and a half acres sounds bad. That's nothing compared to managing the 640 million acres we have.”

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Russ Vaagen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/

WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/