A newly published interview on BuildCanada examines how mass timber is advancing sustainable construction across Canada—featuring insights from Graham’s work on the Lawson Centre for Sustainability at Trinity College.
In this in-depth conversation, Radek Pilarski, Sustainability Manager at Graham, shares practical perspective on why mass timber continues to gain momentum and where the industry must continue to evolve. The article explores mass timber’s lower embodied carbon, its contribution to high-performance building design, and how advancements in building codes, prefabrication, and digital coordination are enabling taller and more complex timber structures.
Using the Lawson Centre as a case study, the feature examines ESG alignment, biophilic design principles, moisture management strategies, and the technical considerations involved in delivering exposed mass-timber buildings across varying climate conditions. The discussion provides a clear, experience-based look at both the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering low-carbon, future-ready buildings at scale.
The Lawson Centre for Sustainability represents a significant step forward in sustainable educational infrastructure and reflects Graham’s ongoing commitment to innovation and responsible construction practices.
