Mass timber construction has gained traction with rising efficiency and sustainability trends, but proposed tariffs threaten to increase costs and slow adoption of innovative building practices.
"I don't know that it [tariffs] puts any pressure on better building practices. My guess is it has the opposite effect... A 20% increase in material costs are going to see a lot of people clamoring for repealing green building and efficiency mandates to 'lower cost.'"
The growth of passive house design has surged, indicating a strong market demand for energy efficiency. However, potential tariffs could hinder this momentum by increasing material costs.
Industry experts underscore the impact of proposed tariffs on the mass timber economy, which relies heavily on imports and international trade, potentially complicating sustainable building efforts.
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