Buildings made from timber have long been billed as a route to addressing the real estate industry's net-zero carbon emission goals.
Recent developments suggest the pace is picking up, with projects becoming more ambitious, according to a recent post by JLL. It points to the example of a six-story academic building in Singapore being constructed with mass engineered timber. When completed next year, it will be one of Asia's largest wooden buildings.
A recently completed 20-story timber cultural center and hotel in Swedish eco-town Skellefteå is primarily made of glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber, and can withstand a higher load-bearing capacity than both steel and concrete, while offering plenty of environmental benefits, JLL also notes.
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