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MARCH 6, 2023
Photo courtesy Forterra As a proof of concept, Forterra has produced a prototype unit using cross-laminated (CLT) wood, replacing traditional carbon-intensive building practices and materials while also lowering the cost of construction. WHAT IS CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER? While CLT has been used in Europe for decades, U.S.
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MARCH 6, 2023
Through its modular methods and a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory , ASCC was able to print pieces of the structure with local wood fiber and bio-resin materials. And in developing this new 3D printing material, he hopes to answer the question: “How much wood could we possibly add?” Photo courtesy ASCC.
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