As Mass Timber Takes Off, How Green Is This New Building Material?

Yale e360
Apr 9, 2019, 5:00 am157 pts
Mass timber construction is on the rise, with advocates saying it could revolutionize the building industry globally and be part of a climate change solution. But some are questioning whether the logging and manufacturing required to produce the new material outweigh any benefits. Read more on E360 →

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