PID Hosting Mass Timber Houses Book Event

PID Hosting Mass Timber Houses Book Event

Join Us for a Book Signing & Panel Discussion

Celebrating the publication of William Richards’ latest book, Against the Grain: Mass Timber in the Home, Featuring Brooklyn Mass Timber House. This work features a collection of inspiring homes for design enthusiasts that puts renewable “mass timber” front and center as a unique, and beautiful, solution to the challenges of climate change.

The evening will feature a book signing & panel discussion with the author William Richards and Hans Galutera from HG Design Works. Drinks & light bites will be served.

William Richards has more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editorial director, and his work has appeared in the leading publications of the architecture, building, construction, and design industries including Architect, Architectural Record, and The Architect’s Newspaper. He is the author of Together by Design: The Art & Architecture of Communal Living (Princeton Architectural Press, 2022), Bamboo Contemporary: Green Houses Around the Globe (Princeton Architectural Press, 2022), Revolt and Reform in Architecture’s Academy (Routledge, 2017) and Against the Grain: Mass Timber in the Home (Schiffer, 2024). Bill holds a BA in the history of art from Wheaton College (Mass.), and a PhD in the history of art and architecture from the University of Virginia.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.