Mass Timber + CAE | Tour of Evergreen High School
The Mass Timber Committee and the Committee on Architecture for Education are collaborating to organize a tour of Evergreen High School, a new mass timber school under construction in White Center.
The tour is hosted by Bassetti Architects in collaboration with Cornerstone General Contractors and Highlight Public Schools.
For those who want to network, there will be a no-host happy hour at Beer Star in White Center following the tour.
SCHEDULE
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: 830 SW 116th St, Seattle, WA 98146
Event Registration: $5 (via registration link above)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Evergreen High School’s motto is Dig Deep, Rise Up, Branch Out. It expresses the aspirations of the school community – the people. From an understanding of place, the design seeks to enhance and express the regeneration of the site, the glaciation that shaped the larger region, the historic watercourse that evokes the concept of erosion, and the current generation of large conifer trees. Each of these temporal layers are strong drivers of the site planning concept and building forms.
From an understanding of people, the design seeks to develop a safe place nestled into the elegant site; welcoming entries that provide shelter and support security for all; engaging public spaces that encourage community gathering; differentiated spaces that support diverse social and academic activities and interactions; quiet spaces that enhance collaboration and individual focus; learning neighborhoods that support rigorous learning and personalized connections between students and adults; flexible layouts that support evolving pedagogies; and visible learning that inspires exploration and critical thinking.
Evergreen High School is a flagship project for the next generation of K-12 facilities. At its core is an extensive use of regionally sourced mass timber, including CLT floor and roof panels, and glulam columns and beams. The exposed timber structure creates warm, biophilic spaces that enhance student well-being.
Architect: Bassetti
General Contractor: Cornerstone General Contractors
CLT Supplier: Smartlam
Structural Engineer: PCS Structural Solutions
ACCESSIBILITY
This is an active jobsite. Accessibility will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation (Routes H or 131) where possible and carpool. If assistance is needed in arranging carpools, or if you have any additional access needs for this program, please reach out to AIA Mass Timber Committee chair, Adam Slivers, at masstimber@aiaseattle.org.
COVID/SAFETY
AIA Seattle recommends masking as a demonstration of community care. Please stay home if you are sick and/or experiencing symptoms.
