Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens expansion incorporates mass timber as a primary structural and architectural element within a complex horticultural and public assembly environment. The project utilizes engineered wood systems to create long-span gathering spaces that complement the natural character of the gardens while reducing embodied carbon compared to conventional structural alternatives. Exposed timber members provide warmth and visual continuity between the built environment and the surrounding plant collections, while prefabricated mass timber components support efficient construction and precise installation.