Limberlost Case Study: A Pioneering Mass Timber Project - Phil Silverstein, MAATO, LEED AP (#15)
Phil is a principal at Moriyama Teshima Architects. Since joining the firm in 2001, Phil has worked on projects such as Limberlost Place, Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Urban Innovation, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Innovation Complex, Victoria University’s Goldring Student Centre, and three projects for Humber College, including their Athletic Centre, Student Welcome & Resource Centre, and the Centre for Entrepreneurship.
In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights Podcast, I sit down with Phil Silverstein, a principal at Moriyama Teshima Architects, to discuss the significance of George Brown College’s Limberlost Project as a Pioneering Project. Phil shares insights into his journey into regenerative design, the advantages of mass timber in sustainable architecture, and the groundbreaking innovations showcased in the Limberlost project. The conversation delves into the environmental benefits of using this system, the potential for its broader application in mainstream construction, and the critical need for resilient building practices. Phil also touches on future trends in prefabrication and its role in transforming how we think about architecture and sustainable urban development.
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- What is Mass Timber?
- Why is Mass Timber Construction Considered Green?
- How can smaller real estate developers take advantage of this new technology?
- Why is George Brown College’s Limberlost Building a critical project?
- What technical innovations were used in this project?
- What are some of the Benefits and Misconceptions around Mass Timber?
- Can MT be used in mainstream Residential Developments?
- Prefabrication: The Next Big Thing in Mass Timber Construction.
If you would like to learn about our guest and their professional activities, please visit their website at:Â https://mtarch.com/.Â
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For Related Episodes you can also refer to the interview I had with Simon Edwards on Episode #6 of the podcast.Â
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