Mass Timber Tool Reveals Hidden Carbon Emissions
Corgan, a leading architecture and design firm, has introduced new research alongside a free analytical tool aimed at improving carbon accounting in mass timber construction. The company hopes to address a knowledge gap in sustainable building practices and offers professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction a more thorough understanding of mass timber’s full environmental impact.
Addressing Gaps in Carbon Accounting Practices.
Prompted by a 2023 World Resources Institute report that questioned mass timber’s assumed carbon neutrality, Corgan conducted a detailed analysis to offer a more accurate emissions profile. This research identifies biogenic carbon emissions from slash material as a substantial, previously underreported factor in carbon accounting.
To support early-stage decision-making, Corgan developed the Mass Timber Carbon Calculator—a free, publicly accessible tool designed for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals.
