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At Gresham House we believe that a key solution to resolving the global housing crisis will be the use of mass timber 🌳 The updates below on the Canadian Limberlost Place project show the continued development and capabilities of #masstimber in construction. While these showcase buildings around the world are catching attention, there is an increasing adoption of mass timber in more general construction, supporting our forecast that industrial roundwood consumption will increase 2.7 times by 2050, a 3.1% increase per annum, highlighted in our Global Timber Outlook. Mass timber is a revolutionary material in the construction industry, and it is fantastic to see the developments of projects like this! Key mass-timber features to highlight: 🔎 Potential for local sourcing: The glue laminated, and cross laminated timber used in Limberlost Place has been sourced from Canada 👷♂️ Faster construction times: The modular construction enables faster construction times, helping to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget ⬇️ Carbon negative: Mass timber is carbon negative, both assisting with net-zero targets and avoiding emissions from alternative, emissions intensive building materials 🔥 Enhanced fire resistance: Mass timber has enhanced fire resistance compared to traditional construction materials This article highlights Limberlost Place, the first institutional building to be constructed from mass timber in Ontario, Canada. Even more impressively, it is the world’s first net-zero mass-timber building to be heated and cooled by a unique lake-based district heating system. This remarkable ten-story building in downtown Toronto showcases the future of sustainable buildings. A modular construction and prefabrication approach has helped to streamline the construction process, highlighting the efficiency that can come with mass timber construction. Gresham House is the 7th largest sustainable commercial forestry asset manager globally by value. https://lnkd.in/eJ83qhN5 #sustainableconstruction #netzero #innovation #greenbuilding #investmentopportunities

❓ Did you know.. that WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) principals are widely adopted in Australian civil construction projects? These principals integrate water cycle management into urban design to enhance water quality and reduce flooding. 🌊 Some of the key WSUD techniques currently used on construction projects in Australia include: ♻ Stormwater harvesting and reuse - for non-potable uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing. 🚽 🌧 Bio-retention systems or Raingardens - used to filter pollutants through vegetation and soil. 🛣 Permeable pavements - used in carparks, bicycle tracks and low-traffic roads, which allow water to infiltrate, reducing runoff and promoting groundwater recharge. 🏡 Green roofs - vegetation on building roofs absorbs rainfall, reduces runoff and provides insulation, also enhancing biodiversity and urban aesthetics. 🚰 Rainwater tanks - collect rainwater for non-potable uses, reducing demand on mains (fresh) water and also reducing runoff. There are plenty more WSUD techniques being used in the industry that we haven't listed above, with new ideas being developed all the time. What have you been using on your construction project? Or what unique or innovative ideas have you seen lately? Tell us about it in the chat. #WSUD #sustainability #reuse #greenconstruction #WaterSensitiveUrbanDesign

Ontario is reaching new heights, quite literally! With the green light to construct 18-storey buildings using mass timber, a bump from the previous 12-storey allowance it could mean a bright future for construction. This innovative approach could move much of the construction process offsite to factories, promising a boost in efficiency and speed. Following a robust national consultation and review, the province is gearing up to amend the Building Code, embracing the environmental and economic benefits of mass timber. The move, backed by insights from a multi-province Joint Task Group, marks a significant step towards modernizing construction practices in Ontario. Read the full article by SiteNews here: https://lnkd.in/gY4y3mBv

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How can we reuse and repurpose reclaimed timber in the UK? Our new open-access paper brings forward the views of the main stakeholders involved, and proposes strategies for a circular value chain. 🌳   Congratulations to Martha Godina for leading this! ➡️ More work, looking at the landscape of Europe coming soon through WOODCIRCLES! Centre for Natural Material Innovation University of Cambridge Cambridge Architecture

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We know mass timber buildings can have environmental benefits, so why are there so few examples in South East Asia? Our research, led by Florence Wong set out to explore this by measuring industry practitioners’ perceptions – their awareness, attitudes and the perceived obstacles of mass timber - in Europe, North America, Australia + NZ, and South East Asia. Results show there is great interest in mass timber in South East Asia, but perceptions, knowledge and experience of MET are consistently lower in than the other regions. Protection against fire and water damage, ease of repair and maintenance, and perceived unsuitability of MET for high-rise building types are the primary concerns of practitioners in South-East Asia. The paper calls for technological advancements for taller MET and hybrid buildings, a review of building codes, provision of incentives, and education among practitioners to improve the perception and adoption of MET in South-East Asia https://lnkd.in/gn4JbMBZ

The rate of building demolitions in Finland has nearly doubled in just ten years, despite evidence that renovation is often significantly cheaper and less environmentally damaging than demolition and new construction.

MTA Partner Carol Phillips was called upon by the House of Commons to discuss Advancements in Home Building Technologies, alongside David Moses from Moses Structural Engineers Inc.    Speaking in front of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills, and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) with Robert J. Morrissey, Liberal Party Chair presiding, Carol highlighted the transformative potential of mass timber to address pertinent challenges currently faced in the building industry across Canada, particularly regarding environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and the housing crisis. Her testimony underlined the difficulties faced widely by architects, engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals in this sector who are pushing for a more streamlined and efficient adoption of timber as a safe, viable, and universally accepted structural option for large-scale projects.   “Mass timber’s benefits resonate with a broad spectrum of priorities – providing a pathway to meet climate and environmental goals, while supporting Canadian-made industrial solutions that strengthen our economy. It is aligned with job creation, worker safety, social equity, and it is a Canadian solution that is rooted in cross provincial  leadership.” – Carol Phillips, Moriyama Teshima Architects   Learn more about this compelling meeting which took place in October by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/gkAxqTqF   #moriyamateshima #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #construction #sustainable #sustainability #sustainablearchitecture #sustainableconstruction #sustainablematerial #buildingmaterial #woodbuilding #wood #forestry #engineering #masstimberbuilding #building #buildingproject #architecture #masstimberarchitecture #architect #canadianarchitecture #torontoarchitecture #canadianforestry #houseofcommons #buildingtechnologies #canada #mtarch