Reducing Carbon Footprint – A Case Study: Cardrona Cabin

The cabin makes extensive use of Vulcan Cladding, Screening, Panelling and structural elements.

Predominantly manufactured from glue laminated sections, the Vulcan timber product stores a considerable amount of CO2e.

Over 9 tonnes of carbon is stored in the Vulcan timber elements alone, dramatically offsetting the small amounts of concrete and structural steel used in the building.

Total Carbon Footprint – Vulcan Timber Used

Volume Used (M3): 22.02
Global Warming Potential (kg-CO2e): -9248.4

Carbon Footprint – Cladding and Lining Material Types Used

Vulcan Panelling 135x10mm: -4.2kg/m2
Vulcan Screening 65x25mm: -10.5kg/m2

This diagram shows how the different timber elements were constructed.

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