Mass timber undergoes slow and predictable combustion. When subjected to fire, mass timber burns over a long period of time, which brings increased stability to fire safety measures. It forms a protective layer of char. This insulates the inner layers, slowing down the spread of fire, and acts as a barrier, preventing flames from reaching deeper structural elements, maintaining the structure. This is because the build-up of carbon on the surface will limit the oxygen supply to the wood below and act as insulator.

Wood is confirming what common wisdom has taught us. Nature and the use of natural materials is good for us. Exposure to wood is connected with a drop in cortisol, the primary hormone linked to negative impacts of stress which contributes to good mental health. When timber is exposed inside a building or wood is used for ceilings, flooring, walls or fixtures it can contribute to a healthy indoor environment. It feels warmer to the touch than other building materials such as steel, concrete and masonry. Building with wood we embrace the biophilic design. The love of living things such as wood. This is a concept used within the building industry to increase connectivity to nature and natural materials.

Stopping the world’s average temperature from rising, estimates show that all buildings will need to be net-zero-carbon by 2050.Sustainably sourced wood products help reduce the impacts of climate change. Their carbon-locking capability makes them an eco-friendlier choice when compared with non-renewable materials with high emissions such as steel or concrete. It is one of the few structural building materials we can grow while absorbing harmful CO2 emissions from our atmosphere. And as architects whisper, "wood is the new concrete".