Slauson School

As part of a multi-phase renovation and expansion, the Slauson Middle School addition integrates mass timber as a targeted structural solution within a hybrid building system. Prefabricated glulam roof trusses span key program spaces, where the structure is intentionally exposed to support both performance and educational objectives.

Early coordination of the timber system enabled optimization of truss geometry, spacing, and connections to align with span requirements and integration with adjacent conventional systems. This approach allowed mass timber to be deployed strategically—enhancing spatial quality while maintaining overall project efficiency.

Fabricated off-site, the timber components were delivered as precision-manufactured assemblies, improving installation speed, reducing on-site labor, and minimizing disruption within an active school environment.

The exposed timber structure creates a warm, biophilic environment while demonstrating low-carbon design strategies, illustrating how targeted use of mass timber can elevate both performance and experience in K–12 projects.