Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2018
Architects are looking to wood—specifically cross-laminated timber—as an alternative to steel and concrete for high-rise buildings. Concrete, on the other hand, has a high carbon footprint since creating it requires a lot of energy. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base.
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