Sustainability Report

The project's embodied carbon strategy focuses on reducing the amount of new construction rather than offsetting emissions. Design strategies include:

• Adaptive reuse of an existing exhibition hall instead of constructing a new pavilion.
• Reuse of the existing building envelope and services infrastructure.
• Lightweight freestanding construction requiring minimal structural intervention.
• Modular prefabricated components that reduce material use.
• Engineered timber used as a lower embodied carbon alternative to conventional structural materials.
• Design for disassembly allowing components to be reused instead of discarded.
• Flexible planning that extends the service life of the pavilion.

Operational energy reduction strategies include:

• Reuse of an existing conditioned building rather than operating a new standalone facility.
• High-efficiency LED lighting.
• Mineral wool insulation improving thermal and acoustic performance.
• Daylighting through glazed areas and translucent polycarbonate panels.
• Flexible multi-use planning that increases utilization of existing infrastructure instead of creating additional conditioned floor area.
• Lightweight construction minimizing demand on the existing building structure.

The project reduces maintenance-related emissions through:

• Modular components that can be individually repaired or replaced.
• Design for disassembly instead of demolition.
• Durable material selection.
• Flexible planning that avoids major future renovations.
• Reusable construction systems that reduce replacement materials over the pavilion's lifespan.
• Long-life infrastructure capable of supporting changing uses.