{"id":776828,"date":"2025-02-28T08:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T08:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=776828"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:49:43","slug":"new-report-five-buildings-which-make-the-case-for-mass-timber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/news\/new-report-five-buildings-which-make-the-case-for-mass-timber","title":{"rendered":"New report: five buildings which \u2018make the case\u2019 for mass timber"},"content":{"rendered":"

The study demonstrates that mass timber buildings not only significantly reduce carbon emissions but also provide healthier and more comfortable environments for occupants, its authors claim.<\/p>\n

The research, titled Measuring Mass Timber<\/a>, <\/em>found that these structures produce, on average, 50 per cent less embodied and operational carbon than conventional buildings. Additionally, they foster a strong sense of comfort and connection to nature among users.<\/p>\n

The findings were released as Government plans to increase the use of timber in construction were announced yesterday by Environment Minister Mary Creagh<\/a> at the Timber in Construction Summit, coinciding with the launch of an updated Timber in Construction Roadmap.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Creagh said: ‘This Government is getting Britain building. Our Plan for Change will build 1.5 million homes this Parliament. Timber will play a vital role benefitting development and nature.’<\/span><\/p>\n

The five case study buildings examined in dRMM’s research serve five different industry sectors and employ a wide range of engineered wood products, including glue-laminated and cross-laminated timber (CLT). They are:<\/p>\n