Wood building
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Sweden: Tall buildings in wood may represent a good example for increasing production
Multi-storey buildings in wood are on the rise in Sweden as their many advantages become clear. The buildings have no drying times and are quick to construct, which reduces costs and generates less disruption for neighbours. Since the structural frame is light compared with other materials, laying the foundations is also easier.... Continue reading
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April 6, 2017
Sweden: Tall buildings in wood may represent a good example for increasing production
Multi-storey buildings in wood are on the rise in Sweden as their many advantages become clear. The buildings have no drying times and are quick to construct, which reduces costs and generates less disruption for neighbours. Since the structural frame is light compared with other materials, laying the foundations is also easier.... Continue reading
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January 15, 2016
World's tallest timber building erects in Canada
The University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus in Vancouver will be the site of the tallest mass timber building in the world, with a height of 53 meters and standing at 18-storyes high. Under the name of Brock Commons, the $51.5 million project will be completed in 2017. Also, it will provide room for 404 students and will have 4-bedroom units and a mix of studios, alongside with new academic space. The building was designed by Acton Ostry Architects, with the help of Hermann Kaufmann, the tall wood adviser and will top Treet, the 50 m and 14-storye residential apartment in Bergen, near Oslo, Norway, which is now the tallest in the world. Brock Commons will be built using a two-way CLT floor slabs, glulam columns, steel conectors, gypsum board and concrete cones. Tall wood building’s proponents state that a wooden building is way more safer than steel when it comes to fire... Continue reading
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June 15, 2016
Chinese high-rise timber construction inspired by Europe
In 2015 China decided to promote timber as a viable alternative to conventional steel and concrete construction of high-rise buildings. This decision will not only have a positive impact on the climate, with timber being the only renewable building material, but also on European exports of timber products. Since the 1st of June a Chinese delegation has been visiting Europe in order to learn from European modern timber construction experts. By the end of the year China will have established norms and standards enabling the construction of high-rise timber buildings of up to 18 stories. The Chinese delegation consisted of representatives from the Ministry of Housing and Urban - Rural Development, MOHURD, as well as leading Chinese scientists and experts. The visit was part of a Chinese initiative aimed at increasing timber construction through the introduction of modern... Continue reading
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April 6, 2017
Sweden: Tall buildings in wood may represent a good example for increasing production
Multi-storey buildings in wood are on the rise in Sweden as their many advantages become clear. The buildings have no drying times and are quick to construct, which reduces costs and generates less disruption for neighbours. Since the structural frame is light compared with other materials, laying the foundations is also easier.... Continue reading