This presentation will look at the current and future demands for sustainable construction of educational facilities and how wood can serve as a cost-effective solution that addresses cost, labor shortages, sustainability, and promotes the role of modern forestry.  The use of modern wood products and mass timber offers potentials that are beautiful and effective in a variety of project scales ranging from small, early education facilities to large-scale University facilities.  This presentation will show how wood was effectively used to overcome the today’s construction challenges and what the future potential can be.