Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Feasibility study for use of mass timber in the replacement Colonel By building at UOttawa
Agreement Number:
GCW-UOTTAWA2
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 28, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The objective of the Project is to carry out a study on the feasibility of using mass timber as the primary structural system in the replacement of the Colonel By Building at the University of Ottawa.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected result is the development of a shareable evaluation process and business case for using mass timber products as a low-carbon building material at post-secondary institutions.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
115-2022-2023-Q3-13066
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) is a new program that aims to catalyze a long-term transformational change in which more intensive use of sustainably harvested wood becomes a commonly considered option in construction projects in Canada, with broader benefits being realized, including GHG emission reductions and economic growth.