Miller Hull

11/2023 Advancing Mass Timber Construction: Alex Zink and Nick Clesi

Date: 9-12-2023
Time: 11:20am EST
Location: Atlanta, GA

9-1-2023 | Events

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

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Alex Zink

AIA

“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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Nick Clesi

AIA, Associate

Nick’s design philosophy centers on architecture that responds to its place and serves its community. Raised in New Orleans and introduced to construction through his family’s carpentry business, he gained a deep understanding of regional character and the value of hands-on craft. After Hurricane Katrina damaged his childhood home, he helped design and rebuild it—an experience…

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