TheFutureofCLT

The future of CLT looks bright. As its popularity grows, CLT is poisedto transform building practices and make eco-friendly, sustainable construction more accessible.

CostSavings

As CLT production increases, costs are projected to decrease significantly. CLT is currently 10-15% moreexpensive than concrete, but prices have already dropped over 50% in the last decade. Greater demand and more efficient manufacturing processes will continue to drive costs down.Lower prices mean CLT can compete with traditional building materials, allowingmore projects to take advantage of its benefits.

NewApplications

CLT is not just for mid-rise buildings anymore. Improvements in structural design and connection systems are enabling taller CLT buildings, with some over 18 stories now built or planned. CLT is also being used for non-residential structures like offices, schools, and retail spaces. Its versatility, strength, and eco-friendly nature make it suitable for all types of construction.

CarbonStorage

CLT has significant potential as a carbon sink. As trees grow, theyabsorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When timber is harvested and processed into CLT panels, that carbon remains locked inthe wood. Using CLT in buildings can store carbon for the lifetime of the structure. Wider adoption of CLT could help mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions from the built environment.

NewPolicies

Governments and building codes are evolving to encourage CLT and other mass timber products. Changes include classifying CLT as an acceptable structural material, increasing allowable building heights, and providing incentives for