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"At Vancouver’s University of British Columbia, the Brock Commons Tallwood
House, sheathed in sleek blond wood, stands out among the neighboring gray
concrete towers. This striking facade isn’t just an aesthetic choice. When it
opened in 2017, the 18-story residence hall was the tallest building
constructed of timber in the world. Erected from prefabricated components in
just 70 days, it was faster and cheaper to build than a conventional building.
What’s more, its material saved over 2,400 metric tons of carbon emissions.
Brock Commons defies a century of high-rise construction norms. Since the dawn
of the skyscraper age, cement, concrete and steel have molded our vertical
urban realms. But the environmental consequences of these materials has led
some in the construction industry back to wood, a material that’s more
sustainable and, with each technological leap, an increasingly viable option
for large-scale projects."
This is awesome. They look and feel more attractive, too. Let’s hope this
becomes standard practice everywhere.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
