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Architects Alex Zink and Nick Clesi will be discussing “Understanding Embodied Carbon in Mass Timber Projects to Enhance Competitiveness” as part of the the 2023 Advancing Mass Timber Construction.
• Reviewing embodied carbon for mass timber and hybrid mass timber buildings compared to traditional structures
• Analyzing embodied carbon for deconstruction of existing timber structures
• Discussing how DLT can provide acoustic and finish solutions that also reduce cost and embodied carbon
• Sourcing sustainable and local wood for mass timber projects
• Paving the way for healthier mass timber solutions through EPD’s
“I hope that in my career I can help improve cities to make them more walkable, equitable, green, sustainable, and enjoyable for people, and to help limit sprawl and suburban development. Mass timber construction is key to a lot of these goals, and although there are challenges – sustainable wood sourcing, cost, moisture protection – I…
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