Tuning a Mass Timber High-Rise Lab for Performance
Representing HGA Science + Technology, Mark Allen AIA, LEED AP and Vaughn Horn, DDES, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED AP will join industry leaders at the 2025 I2SL Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas.
The I2SL Annual Conference stands as the premier global event for energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability in laboratories and high-tech facilities. Over three days, speakers will explore topics ranging from sustainable design and system optimization, providing invaluable insights for advancing facility sustainability.
This presentation will share a practical, four-step process for integrating mass timber framing into a sustainable life sciences development, overcoming code limitations and vibration challenges. The presenters will share a case study illuminating opportunities created by recent code updates to economically reduce embodied carbon. Attendees will gain insights into high-rise mass timber hybrid approaches, examining CO2 savings compared to traditional construction. Additionally, the session will delve into optimizing lab module design for space planning and implementing strategies like high-performance building envelopes, thermal bridging mitigation, and readiness for electrification to ensure future adaptability.