MTA Partner Carol Phillips presented at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) North Central 2024 Regional Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she discussed the ways in which higher education institutions must lead by example to promote widespread adoption of carbon sequestering mass timber while also delivering an enriched student experience. Alongside Nerys Rau of George Brown College, Mike Love of PCL Construction, and Ted Watson of MJMA, Carol used Limberlost Place at George Brown College (our joint project with Acton Ostry Architects) as a case study to explore the benefits and challenges of employing mass timber as a structural system in large-scale building projects, particularly from the lens of design, manufacturing, and policy.

“For me, it was of particular value to be able to stand together with the client, the contractor, and other architects working in the mass timber higher education space to actively and openly share knowledge. Our hope is that all of our low-carbon buildings are a success – and if sharing our own journey that includes challenges and lessons can demystify and de-risk projects for others, that is a win for better building solutions and the planet.”
– Carol Phillips, Moriyama Teshima Architects