Timber constructions are sprouting up the world over and nowadays the construction industry is the largest buyer of timber products.
Trees, and their derivative products, have been used by societies around the world for thousands of years. Increasing numbers of architects, developers, governments, educational institutions and corporations are embracing wood since timber can replace other construction materials in many structures while providing the same functionality.
This increase in wood use can be attributed to a variety of reasons: wood can be transported and handled more easily than most competing materials; wooden buildings are easier to work with; timber constructions perform well during earthquakes; wood is cheaper than other materials; wood reduces carbon footprints; timber constructions are more energy-efficient. Timber offers plenty of advantages!
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Bridge District Parcels 1-2 by ODA in Washington DC
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Henning Larsen opens ‘Changing Our Footprint’ at Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin
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The tallest timber buildings rush
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Regenerative Highrise by Haptic Architects and Ramboll in Oslo
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Lycée Simone Veil, a wooden high school by Hellin Sebbag Architects
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