Did you know that life cycle assessments might be overlooking a crucial aspect of mass timber's carbon footprint? How can architects accurately account for hidden carbon emissions to make smarter, more sustainable building choices? See how Varun Kohli and his team at Corgan are changing the way we evaluate the true impact of mass timber with innovative tools like the new Mass Timber Carbon Calculator.

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Timestamps:
0:00 – Comparing Mass Timber, Concrete, and Steel Structures
0:31 – Introducing Varun Kohli, Director of Sustainability at Corgan
2:16 – Early Bird Pricing for the Mass Timber Group Summit
3:10 – Varun’s Journey into Sustainable Design
5:13 – Addressing Carbon Emission Challenges in Mass Timber
7:07 – Understanding Biogenic Carbon in Building Materials
10:17 – Developing the Mass Timber Carbon Calculator
12:32 – Practical Application: Building in Denver with the New Tool
13:07 – Integrating Biogenic Carbon into Life Cycle Assessments
14:04 – Mass Timber’s Advantage in Embodied Carbon Even in Worst-Case Scenarios
16:04 – The Impact of Transportation Distance on Carbon Emissions
17:21 – Utilizing the Carbon Calculator in AEC Conversations
19:12 – Exploring Tree Species and Their Carbon Impacts
21:08 – Balancing Sustainability with Client Goals and Building Performance
23:30 – Meeting Embodied Carbon Regulations with the New Tool
25:02 – Future Enhancements and Collaborative Opportunities for the Calculator
27:00 – Emphasizing Openness and Collaboration in Sustainability Tools
28:36 – How to Access and Use the Mass Timber Carbon Calculator
29:10 – Varun’s Elevator Pitch on the Importance of the Tool

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