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We are thrilled to welcome William M. to Algoma as our new Senior Software Engineer! Will brings a diverse range of experiences, from mining engineering to advanced software development at Backbone AI, where he developed deep insights into the challenges of early-stage product development. His expertise in 3D modeling, machine learning, and data management significantly enriches our technical capabilities. His leadership at FreeWill in driving key projects has sharpened his skills in software architecture and infrastructure, enhancing both consumer-facing and B2B platforms. Will holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Tyler and a Bachelor of Science from the Colorado School of Mines. We are super excited to have Will on board and cannot wait to build the Algoma platform together! ??

We are super excited to announce that Andreas L?chler has joined Algoma as our new Product Lead! With a robust background in architectural and product design, Andy brings a wide array of experience to our team. He comes to us from Arquitectonica, where he led significant, large-scale multifamily residential projects, pioneered the integration of AI in design workflows, and optimized multi-software visualization. Prior to that, Andy enhanced his skills at MKO Architecture as a Junior Project Designer. Andy holds a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University. We are excited to see how his creativity and expertise take our product to new heights. We look forward to building great things together???

?? This week, in a bold move to combat the deepening housing crisis, the New York City Council has unanimously passed the 'City of Yes' initiative, an ambitious plan designed to dramatically reshape housing availability over the next decade. The city has been suffering from high rental burden with 500,000 households spending half their income on rent. The initiative includes: ??? 80,000 New Homes:?Aiming to significantly shrink the housing shortage over the next 15 years ?? $5 Billion Investment:?Dedicated to enhancing affordable housing and vital infrastructure ?? Zoning Changes:?Creating opportunities for more housing near transit and commercial areas ??? Parking Revisions:?Reducing parking mandates to support new housing near transit hubs ???This is a monumental initiative to attack the housing crisis. But this is just the start, tackling the housing crisis requires not only bold policy changes but also the adoption of advanced technological solutions and innovations. By accelerating real estate development cycles, we can more effectively meet the urgent demand for housing. The New York Times New York City Council

We are thrilled to welcome Michael C. Caton to Algoma as our new Head of Technology! Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, having previously led the Technical Computing at Juno and the architectural innovations at WeWork. His extensive background also includes significant tenure at Ennead Architects, where he was involved in the design of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael is a member of the Board of Directors at AIA New York | Center for Architecture and has taught new minds through his teaching roles at Pratt Institute and Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. We are super excited to have Michael onboard and looking forward to building Algoma together with his expertise and vision!

Thrilled to announce that?Algoma?has been awarded a grant through the Georgia Mass Timber Accelerator for our project?in Savannah, Georgia! ?? This four-story, multi-family residential building exemplifies our commitment to innovative building technologies that reduce environmental impact while delivering high-quality, repeatable, and efficient housing solutions.?? A big thank you to Georgia Forestry Foundation and program partner?WoodWorks?for supporting this project and for raising public awareness of the carbon, economic, and aesthetic benefits of mass timber construction. ????? Following our recent completion of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Mass Timber Studio, we’re excited to build on this momentum and continue advancing mass timber’s potential in sustainable housing. Check out more about our project on the link below. ??

Our work with the inaugural NYC Mass Timber Studio (championed by our New York Regional Director Momo Sun, P.E., P.Eng.) exemplifies our mission at WoodWorks: to help project teams navigate the nuances of wood design and make impactful projects a reality.?The studio, which involved a nine-month stretch of technical assistance for seven projects (across the city's 5 boroughs) in preliminary planning and design wrapped up last week. See the seven projects here: https://lnkd.in/e9cgPDWr New York City Economic Development Corporation / Brooklyn Public Library / MASS Design Group / Marble Fairbanks Architects / Envoie Projects LLC / TYLin / TYLin | Silman Structural Solutions / Curtis + Ginsberg Architects / MURAL Real Estate Partners / Buro Happold / Rodney D. Gibble Consulting Engineers / Urban Terrains Lab / BLDGWORKS / Element5 / Veneklasen Associates, Inc. / atelierjones llc / Magna & York / Sage and Coombe Architects / Swinerton / Timberlab / DCI Engineers / Dencityworks Architecture / Totem / Algoma / Marvel / NYC Department of Parks & Recreation / NYC Department of Design and Construction As Gizem Karagoz, NYCEDC Innovation Industries shares in this article, conversations between all the studio participants, the New York City’s Department of Buildings, and WoodWorks “were essential to navigate regulatory questions, share resources and build capacity for all stakeholders who will engage with a mass timber project across its lifecycle.”?We look forward to the future of these exciting projects. Keep reading here: https://lnkd.in/ewpHm7xh

??? This week, our Chief Product Officer, Kyle MertensMeyer, presented our design work for?The Prospect?at the final event of the NYC Mass Timber Studio at AIA New York | Center for Architecture. We are incredibly proud to be one of the?7 projects?selected for this prestigious program along with our real estate and architecture partner neighbor. ????The Prospect?is a prototype development located in Brooklyn. The project aims to provide a rapidly deployable and scalable solution for R6A-zoned properties in Brooklyn. Mass timber was selected as the primary material to accelerate construction through prefabrication, reduce embodied carbon, and offer a differentiated, sustainable product to the Brooklyn market. The design of The Prospect reflects our core principles: ???Decarbonization: Reducing embodied carbon through mass timber ??Construction Speed: Boosting construction speed and efficiency with prefabrication ???Repeatable Modular Kit: Creating a scalable prototype to be rolled out to multiple sites in NYC ???Market Differentiation: Designing unique, beautiful spaces that are highly functional ???? A huge thank you to?New York City Economic Development Corporation, especially?Gizem Karagoz?and?Nicole Spina, for leading this initiative and pushing for innovative technologies, supporting the startup ecosystem in NYC, and championing more sustainable construction methods like mass timber. Your support is paving the way for the future of sustainable urban development! We are honored to be part of this trailblazing studio, helping shape the future of urban development ?? Check out some renderings of The Prospect below!????

It was an honor to speak at AIA New York | Center for Architecture yesterday, representing Algoma and our client neighbor.

?? Exciting Announcement from Algoma! We are thrilled to unveil our latest project — a four-story multi-family residential building in Savannah, Georgia. This project is a showcase of Algoma’s mission to revolutionize real estate development through advanced automation and technology, using mass timber to set new benchmarks in environmental responsibility and architectural excellence. ??? Leveraging Automation and Technology in Pre-Construction: Algoma is a digital architect and engineer, and our proprietary software automates the design and engineering processes. We conduct automated feasibility studies, significantly cutting down assessment times from weeks to hours, and utilize a standardized library of building components to streamline the design process. This approach not only boosts construction efficiency but also ensures precision and sustainability in every aspect of development. ?? Sustainable Innovation with Mass Timber: The design of this four-story structure is driven by our commitment to sustainability and architectural elegance. Utilizing mass timber significantly reduces the embodied carbon, creating a biophilic space in the heart of Savannah. Inspired by nature, the design beautifully merges environmental responsibility with aesthetic beauty, redefining standards in the construction industry. ?? Redefining the Future of Urban Living: With this new project, Algoma continues to push the boundaries of real estate development. By leveraging innovative technologies, we are not only addressing the housing shortage but also providing substantial schedule and cost savings to real estate developers. This project marks a significant step forward in our journey to transform urban development. ?? Stay Connected: Follow our journey as we move towards a more sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced approach to urban development.

???? Exciting news from Portland Airport! What we consider the best structure yet—the mass timber main terminal at PDX is finally open. This airport sets a new standard with its focus on sustainability and biophilic design: ?? 100% of the wood sourced within 300 miles of PDX ?? 70% reduction in the terminal's structural embodied carbon footprint ?? Hosts 5,000 live plants and 72 large trees ?? 60% of the terminal naturally daylit ?? Set to serve 35 million passengers annually by 2045 ?? Continues to feature therapy llamas and alpacas Designed to enhance traveler experience and reduce stress, this landmark of innovative design marks a significant leap toward more sustainable and passenger-friendly air travel. Definitely on the route to becoming America's best airport! ??? Port of Portland Skanska ZGF Architects Timberlab Hoffman Construction Company Arup Ema Peter