{"id":11080,"date":"2022-07-19T10:02:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=11080"},"modified":"2023-04-06T14:38:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T19:38:46","slug":"environmental-advantages-lead-benefit-of-mass-timber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/environmental-advantages-lead-benefit-of-mass-timber\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental advantages are the leading benefits of mass timber construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Third in a series based on the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/mass-timber-101-a-guide-to-the-hottest-sustainable-building-material\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cMass Timber 101: A Guide to the Hottest Sustainable Building Material.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By Heather Heidenreich<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mass timber, comprised of multiple solid wood panels nailed or glued together, is an exceptionally strong and stable building material that boasts safety benefits for fire protection. But it\u2019s also attractive to many architects and owners because it is a renewable resource with a low environmental impact, and it can create a warm and inviting aesthetic when left exposed. This also means fewer finishes are required in a building \u2013 a cost-saving benefit to owners.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The biggest benefit of mass timber construction comes from its environmental advantages, which include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Less embodied carbon. Compared to concrete and steel, mass timber has one-fourth the embodied carbon \u2014 the CO2 emitted during the manufacture, transport, and construction of building materials, as well as in a building\u2019s end-of-life phase. This is because mass timber is a lighter material that costs less to transport and is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/sis\/centers\/carbon-removal\/fact-sheet-mass-timber.cfm\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">less energy intensive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In addition, using mass timber as a flooring material instead of concrete (where most of a building\u2019s carbon resides) can make a huge impact on lowering the building\u2019s overall carbon footprint.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sequestration of carbon. Wood and other biobased materials also have the ability to sequester carbon, or in other words, capture and store carbon dioxide. This sequestered carbon, in addition to the lower initial embodied carbon, can create a net negative for the carbon consumption of a mass timber or wood-framed structure. Taking advantage of the full life cycle of mass timber can reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere with a goal of reducing global climate change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainable resource. If the life cycle of timber growth and harvest is managed intentionally, it\u2019s possible to reduce the environmental impact of building with mass timber even further. For example, the average rate of harvest for all of Washington state\u2019s commercial forestland is 1.1 percent, which means that for every acre harvested, there are nearly 99 acres of new forest growing, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestsandfish.com\/sustainable\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forests &amp; Fish Law<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. As shown in the accompanying illustration, the process of producing new timber requires careful and intentional forest management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though this sustainable forestry cycle shows a promising outlook for mass timber construction, it\u2019s important to realize the other environmental factors involved in the entire manufacturing and building process. Yes, mass timber is a renewable resource, but the production process does emit carbon dioxide, as it takes energy to cut down forests, manufacture the raw materials into lumber ready for building, and transport these materials to the site. However, when compared to other building materials, mass timber still results in lower overall carbon emissions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are some limiting factors to using mass timber \u2013 fire ratings requiring the wood materials to be covered; closer grid spacing; the need for a concrete topping on the floor panels (and potentially still requiring steel or concrete for the lateral systems); and deforestation concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite these limitations, mass timber continues to be a cost-effective and sustainable choice. As more owners, designers, and contractors understand mass timber\u2019s contributions toward sustainable goals, its use will continue to expand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also in this series: <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/mass-timber-hottest-sustainable-building-material\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mass Timber: Each type offers unique benefits<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/mass-timber-101-changes-to-the-code\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Code changes offer building owners much more flexibility<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/mass-timber-101-how-far-will-your-dollar-stretch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mass Timber: How far will your dollar stretch?<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/mass-timber-is-it-right-for-your-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is mass timber right for your project?<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information, download a copy of the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/mass-timber-101-a-guide-to-the-hottest-sustainable-building-material\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cMass Timber 101: A Guide to the Hottest Sustainable Building Material.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Third in a series based on the IMEG executive guide, \u201cMass Timber 101: A Guide to the Hottest Sustainable Building Material.\u201d Read this blog by Heather Heidenreich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":11081,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3,256,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Environmental advantages are the leading benefits of mass timber construction - 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