What if the best-value school isn’t simply the one that costs less to build, or takes less time to build, but the one that delivers more value every day after students move in?
TimberQuest buildings provide biophilic advantages from its natural elements, wood, natural views, and daylighting. Many studies have been done to examine the benefits and the results are amazing.
Those are all wonderful results, but what does that mean financially for your district. We explore on the Biofilic ROI Calculator.
Other financial benefits from TimberQuest
We explored the potential financial impact of biophilic design on teacher retention and
student attendance.
Biophilia Provides a Superior Learning Environment for Students & Teachers
Reduction in absenteeism
Higher test score gain
Increase in teacher retention
to lower a stress response
In student stress levels
mental health issues in students
Students, parents and staff respond positively to biophilic design
Enter your school's numbers to estimate the annual return of biophilic design.
Mae has more than 26 years of experience in structural design. She has designed and managed various structures, including custom residences, public and private school buildings, and community centers. She has a special interest in sustainable design and construction and follows LEED certification updates and sustainable practices, making her a natural thought leader for mass timber projects. Mae is thoughtful in coordinating teams to ensure that solutions are efficient and sensible.
During his career spanning 38 years, Doug has managed and directed the structural design of many technologically innovative and diverse projects, including new building design, seismic evaluation and strengthening, performance-based design (including base isolation), and sustainable design. Placing great attention on important project details while executing broader project goals pertaining to construction, budget, schedule, and constructability, Doug has consistently helped owners and architects develop innovative design solutions.
Afsha has successfully led teams for both new construction and major renovations for various types of projects throughout the Bay Area. She sees every project as an opportunity to enhance the well-being of its users and create a positive impact on the whole community.
Joe has led all aspects of planning, design, and construction. He is well known for his thorough knowledge of projects, positive client interaction, management skills, and understanding the large picture for his clients.
Aaron Rhodes brings a lifelong connection to construction and development in his role leading TimberQuest. Having grown up in the construction industry and worked in the field from a young age, Aaron developed an early appreciation for the craft and the people behind successful projects. Throughout his career, he has worked with forward-thinking teams embracing new technologies and project-centric design, combining business fundamentals with construction expertise to re-engineer processes, evaluate costs, improve designs, and deliver successful outcomes for a wide range of stakeholders. His experience spans projects from individual building additions to full campus replacements.
At TimberQuest, Aaron leads organizational strategy, financial performance, operations, team growth, and business planning as the company expands its prefabricated mass timber solutions into the market. He is focused on creating cost-effective solutions for clients while empowering TimberQuest teams with the resources, processes, and strategic direction needed to deliver exceptional service and successful project outcomes. Through early planning, prefabrication, and collaborative project delivery, Aaron is helping TimberQuest transform how educational facilities are delivered, creating high-quality, sustainable spaces that can be built faster and designed to last.
As Senior Vice President, Steve Winslow drives corporate initiatives for XL on prefabrication, efficiency, and culture. With 30+ years of industry experience, Steve provides high-level stewardship and drives change for XL in large corporate issues. He is a thought leader in the industry and brings people together to effect change. With Steve’s specific expertise in design phase management, he has helped hundreds of progressive Owners get their projects designed and constructed faster and more cost efficiently. Steve is a LEED and DBIA Accredited Professional.
Bryan has completed over 30 DSA projects. He provides executive oversight during both the preconstruction and construction of the project, making sure that the project-specific work plan and the scheduling are all accomplished to meet client needs. He makes sure that XL’s on-site management team has all the resources to successfully deliver each TimberQuest project.
Matt Larson brings more than 20 years of construction industry experience to his role at TimberQuest, where he leads preconstruction, development, and delivery of innovative prefabricated mass timber solutions for educational facilities. Throughout his career, Matt has been involved in mass timber projects ranging from 20,000 to 315,000 square feet, building deep expertise in scalable, sustainable construction. At TimberQuest, he leads lean practices and R&D, oversees fabrication and procurement strategies, and provides executive-level project support.
For Matt, improving educational environments is more than a professional pursuit, it’s personal. His mother was a teacher, giving him a firsthand appreciation for the impact schools and learning environments can have on students, educators, and communities. That connection drives his commitment to helping school districts deliver modern, sustainable, high-quality spaces faster and with less disruption. At TimberQuest, Matt is passionate about leveraging mass timber and prefabrication to create better places to learn while transforming how educational facilities are designed and built.
