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Workshop groups push low‑carbon materials, durability and disassembly for new Pollard building
Summary
Tables emphasized low‑carbon concrete, timber options, long‑lasting materials, avoidance of problematic plastics and planning for disassembly and reuse.
Several workshop tables discussed materials and resource strategies for the Pollard project, focusing on low‑carbon products, durability and future disassembly or reuse.
Participants mentioned emerging low‑carbon concrete mixes, mass timber options and the need to weigh durability against embodied carbon. One table reported strong interest in avoiding certain plastics and materials with persistent contaminants (PFAS), and several speakers urged the design team to prioritize healthy interior materials to protect young children.
Attendees also raised deconstruction and disassembly planning so that future building replacement or renovation could reuse materials. A table discussed tree impacts and local sourcing; a participant suggested a “regional” approach to local materials that could include nearby New England suppliers to preserve the benefits of local craft while expanding supply options.
Design team members noted that choices will be refined in specifications and the owner’s project requirements and that material selections will need to balance cost, durability, indoor environmental quality and embodied carbon metrics.
