Rashmi Sirkar, “Why Waste Wood: Resourcify Toronto’s Building Stock”

JURY COMMENT

Rashmi thesis research presents an important scope of work that is clear, thoughtful and relevant. The circular economy issues raised by this timely research is required to advance the lowering of embodied carbon issues while reflecting on an architecture that considers circular design from the start. Through the assessment of demolition permits and quantification of potential wood waste, the industry can begin to understand the volume of wood material that can be recovered, reused, and repurposed, alongside the benefit of voiding the release of CO2 and methane into the atmosphere. Rashmi’s research is vital and relevant to advancing the Canadian Green Building industry.