Comparison of Carbon Footprints: Mass Timer Buildings vs Steels – A Literature Review

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Date
2020Author
Cooney, Emily
Subject
Carbon footprintClimate change
Engineered wood products
Global warming
Greenhouse gas emissions
Mass timber
Sustainability
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Sustainability and innovation are key components in the fight against climate change.
Mass timber buildings have been gaining popularity due to the renewable nature of timber.
Although research comparing mass timber buildings to more mainstream buildings such as steel is
still in the early stages and therefore, limited. We are looking to determine the difference between
carbon footprints of mass timber and traditional steel and concrete buildings. This is done with the
intention of determining the sustainability and practicality of mass timber buildings.