The Black & White Building In London Showcases Wood Construction Techniques
The Black & White building is the tallest wooden office building in London and features wood from sustainable forests.
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Wooden Buildings Could Eliminate 106 Billion Tons Of Carbon Emissions
Wooden buildings could avoid 106 billion tons or carbon dioxide emissions between now and 2100, says a new study by the Potsdam Institute.
Sweden Is Home To One Of The World’s Tallest Wooden Structures
The dramatic Sara Cultural Center in Skellefteå, Sweden is one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.
World’s Largest Hybrid Timber Tower Will Be Built In Sydney
The world’s largest timber hybrid tower is going to be built in Sydney, Australia. This hybrid timber tower is made with a technique known as Mass Timber Construction (MTC) and involves a steel exoskeleton that supports the entire structure. According to BVN, this tower is “is one of the most hopeful technologies in moving the construction industry toward real solutions to the global climate crisis.”
Metsä Wood Reimagines Empire State Building With Engineered Wood Products
Originally published on Green Building Elements. Metsä Wood of Finland makes quality wood products from local forest sources. It is working with internationally known architect Michael Green to promote its Plan B campaign, which seeks to educate other architects and designers that wood should always be considered as a serious construction option. Green especially … [continued]
