# CLT Case Studies

**URL:** <https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214>\
**Category:** Education/Research\
**Created:** [September 22, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214 "2021-09-22T17:18:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![julia.w](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.carbonleadershipforum.org/julia.w/32/1936_2.png) [@julia.w](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/julia.w)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214/1 "2021-09-22T17:18:49Z")

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I’m looking for case studies or reports demonstrating reasons to use CLT (and/or Mass Timber at large). Specifically, hoping for case studies that compare CLT panels to other building envelope systems (i.e. concrete tilt up, steel framed, etc.). The case study/report could include cost comparison, embodied carbon comparison, performance comparison, etc. Any information you are able to share would be helpful!

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**Author:** ![martintorres](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.carbonleadershipforum.org/martintorres/32/103_2.png) [@martintorres](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/martintorres)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214/2 "2021-09-22T18:58:39Z")

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You may have already come across this, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the [Tall Wood Design Institute’s series of reports on Carbon Impacts of CLT](http://tallwoodinstitute.org/projects/carbon-impacts-clt). It’s a great place to start and includes:

- An info sheet series about CLT, focused on its environmental impacts
- A case study series of WBLCAs for five buildings utilizing CLT
- An annotated bibliography of significant sources for the info sheet and case study series

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**Author:** ![HBrennek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e36b37/32.png) [@HBrennek](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/HBrennek)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214/3 "2021-09-23T19:19:41Z")

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Hi Julia,  
We have publicly available comparative LCAs for a couple of our buildings -

Wood Innovation and Design Centre:  
Building Case Study (wood above the foundations, including egress stairwells and elevator core): [https://wood-works.ca/wp-content/uploads/151203-WoodWorks-WIDC-Case-Study-WEB.pdf](https://wood-works.ca/wp-content/uploads/151203-WoodWorks-WIDC-Case-Study-WEB.pdf)  
EPD and LCA: [Wood Innovation and Design Centre Environmental Building Declaration - Case Studies, Research + Resources - naturally:wood](https://www.naturallywood.com/resource/wood-innovation-and-design-centre-prince-george-bc-an-environmental-building-declaration-according-to-the-en-15978-standard/)

Catalyst Building LCA performed by the CLF (includes info for both the CLT specifically, and the whole building): [https://carbonleadershipforum.org/katerra/](https://carbonleadershipforum.org/katerra/)

Happy to chat if you have any follow-up questions!

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**Author:** ![julia.w](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.carbonleadershipforum.org/julia.w/32/1936_2.png) [@julia.w](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/julia.w)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214/4 "2022-06-29T13:51:40Z")

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Hey Martin! I made a comment in another post, but the link you shared here no longer works either. Maybe you have a PDF copy? Or if you’re able, please share another link. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![martintorres](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.carbonleadershipforum.org/martintorres/32/103_2.png) [@martintorres](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/martintorres)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/clt-case-studies/4214/5 "2022-07-06T16:44:55Z")

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Ah looks like it moved places, this link should work - [Carbon Impacts of CLT - TallWood Design Institute](https://tallwoodinstitute.org/carbon-impacts-of-clt/)