Wiregrass Innovation Center

In the heart of Alabama's Wiregrass region, a revolutionary vision is taking shape - one that will transform how we think about agricultural technology, scientific discovery, and sustainable construction. The Wiregrass Innovation Center is more than just another building; it's a living testament to what happens when cutting-edge science meets forward-thinking design. This 45,000-square-foot beacon of innovation will serve as the epicenter for hands-on training, learning, and engagement in agtech innovation, genomics, and research. But here's where the story gets truly compelling - the very foundation of this center embodies the same principles of sustainability and innovation that will drive the work within its walls.

When Hudson Alpha Wiregrass and the City of Dothan envisioned a space where ideas grow and entrepreneurs thrive, they needed a construction partner who understood that the building itself should reflect the innovative spirit of its mission. That's where Timberlyne's expertise in mass timber construction becomes the perfect match. Mass timber isn't just a building material - it's a statement about the future. Just as the researchers and entrepreneurs within the Wiregrass Innovation Center will be pioneering sustainable solutions for agriculture and biotechnology, the building itself will showcase how sustainable construction can create spaces that inspire breakthrough thinking.

The Wiregrass Innovation Center represents more than just a building - it's a symbol of how public-private collaboration can create a lasting impact. By utilizing mass timber construction through Timberlyne's expertise, this project will demonstrate that the most advanced scientific work can be achieved in harmony with environmental stewardship. This isn't just about creating job opportunities for local people or providing a home for entrepreneurs - it's about building a legacy. A place where the next generation of agricultural innovations will be born, where genomic breakthroughs will reshape our understanding of life itself, and where the very walls that contain this work will stand as proof that sustainable construction is the foundation of our future.

The Wiregrass Innovation Center will be a place where ideas grow and entrepreneurs thrive, where visionaries shape the future of the Wiregrass region and the world. With Timberlyne's mass timber expertise bringing this vision to life, the building itself becomes part of the innovation story - a sustainable, inspiring space that proves the future is built on the perfect marriage of cutting-edge technology and timeless natural materials.

This is more than construction. This is building the future, one sustainable beam at a time.

Engineers: KPFF Engineers

Connectors/Fasteners: Simpson Strong-tie

Associate Architect: Fuqua and Partners Associate Architect

Structural Engineers: LBYD Structural Engineers

Architect: RDG Planning and Design