From Novice To Ninja. Your Quickstart to Mass Timber Mastery
From Novice To Ninja
Your Quickstart to Mass Timber Mastery
How Much about Mass Timber Did Your University Actually Teach You?
If the answer is “little” or “nothing,” this course was created for you.
Build specialist knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of sustainable construction in just 3 hours of learning.
Limited time pre-launch offer. Standard price £49.
Why the Novice to Ninja mini-course has been created
Why the Novice to Ninja mini-course has been created
Many architecture, architectural technology and engineering graduates leave university with little or no formal education in Mass Timber. Yet demand for professionals with Mass Timber knowledge is growing rapidly around the world. That's why the Mass Timber Academy created this course to bridge the gap between university education and industry practice.
Who We Are
The Mass Timber Academy is a specialist learning platform created to help architects, architectural technologists, structural engineers and built environment professionals develop practical knowledge of modern Mass Timber systems.
Through expert-led courses, Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and industry-focused resources, we bridge the gap between higher education and professional practice, empowering learners with the knowledge and confidence to build successful careers in sustainable construction.
BENEFITS WHEN YOU ENROLL
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Certificate
30 Practical Lessons
Six Expert-Led Learning Modules
Novice to Ninja Quiz
Personal Quiz Feedback
Access to the Novice to Ninja LinkedIn Community
Complimentary eBook By Peter Wilson: Mass Timber – An Introduction to Solid Laminate Timber Systems (Worth £10)
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Architecture Students
Part I Architectural Assistants
Part II Architectural Assistants
Graduate Architects
Structural Engineers
Architectural Technologists
Built Environment Professionals
Professionals Looking to Upskill
WHY LEARNING MASS TIMBER TODAY MATTERS
Competitive advantage for early adopters
More Mass Timber projects worldwide
Growing industry demand
Sustainability targets
BENEFITS WHEN YOU ENROLL
Participation in all six mini-course sessions will entitle you to a Mass Timber Academy Continuing Professional Education (CPE) certificate recording 3 hours attendance
30 Practical Lessons
Six Expert-Led Learning Modules
Novice to Ninja Quiz
Personal Quiz Feedback
Access to the Novice to Ninja LinkedIn Community
Complimentary eBook By Peter Wilson: Mass Timber – An Introduction to Solid Laminate Timber Systems (Worth £10)
WHAT THE MINI COURSE OFFERS
Six Expert-Led Learning Modules
Module One
Introduction to Mass Timber
1. What do we mean by ‘mass timber’?
2. Why has mass timber developed as a ‘thing’?
3. Is it suited to all building types?
4. Where in the world is it used?
5. Elephants in the room - barriers to use
Module Two
Non-Glued Systems - Part One
Nail Laminated Timber (NLT / Nail Lam)
1. Benefits of a non-glued mass timber system
2. The reincarnation of NLT
3. Manufacture - small scale / large-scale
4. Applications & limitations
5. Future opportunities
Module Three
Non-Glued Systems - Part Two
Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT / Dowel Lam)
1. Different types of dowel laminated timber
2. Different types of dowel laminated timber
3. How high, how high and how thick
4. Automation and robotics
5. Recycle, reuse, retrofit, repeat
Module Four
Glued Systems
Part One Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam)
1. Softwood / hardwood / modified wood - it all works
2. Structural options: then, now & the future
3. Straight, curved, double-curved & freeform
4. Parametric design & manufacture
5. Grids, diagrids and exoskeletons
Module Five
Glued Systems - Part Two
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT / CrossLam / Lam)
1. CLT - What’s the big deal, really? The global explosion
2. The manufacturing conundrum
3. There’s more to it than good detailing
4. The opportunities to come with curved CLT
5. Can we / should we make it here?
Module Six
Glued Systems - Part Three Laminated Veneer Lumber and Mass Plywood
1. The most efficient use of a tree
2. Softwood, hardwood & things in between
3. Lighter weight, smaller cross sections; greater strength, longer spans
4. Bigger, better, brighter, bolder
5. The new urban districts made from LVL
And at the end, you’ll receive our ‘From Novice to Ninja’ quiz!
for you to demonstrate the insights you’ve gained from this mini-course.
We’ll feed back your score on this, along with suggestions on how to take your newly-acquired knowledge to the next level.
Founder, Mass Timber Academy
Founder, Mass Timber Academy
Peter Wilson
Founder, Mass Timber Academy | Architect | Educator | Author
Peter Wilson founded the Academy after identifying a significant gap in Architectural and Engineering Education. While demand for Mass Timber expertise continues to grow globally, many graduates receive little or no formal education in modern timber technologies. The Academy was created to bridge that gap through practical, industry-led learning, equipping architects, engineers and built environment professionals with the specialist knowledge needed to thrive in the future of sustainable construction. Learn more about the career pathways open to you.