Sudbury architect Patrick Danielson and Bloomington Developments have successfully completed two mass timber projects, showcasing the benefits of sustainable and cost-effective building practices. The projects, located in Sudbury’s Cambrian Heights and Herold Industrial Park, feature engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam).
The buildings’ design and construction demonstrate the advantages of mass timber, including a better strength-to-weight ratio, reduced foundation size, and lower construction costs. The Cambrian Heights building, a 46,500-square-foot dual-occupancy structure, was completed in just two and a half months, while the Paterson & Cooke building, a 40,300-square-foot sole-occupancy structure, was finished in two months.
According to Darian Sweeney, Chief Operating Officer of Bloomington Developments, “The more that mass timber is employed in different types of buildings, the more that we’re going to see greater knowledge sharing… and it’ll help further develop best practices in the industry.” The projects also highlight the aesthetic appeal of mass timber, with the structure serving as a finished product that requires no additional materials.
The partners are pleased with the outcome and are currently working on a third mass timber project in Sudbury. As Sweeney notes, “The structure is a selling feature, and it is an attractive finished product, so that both reduced costs and is obviously aesthetically appealing.”
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