Property News · March 31, 2020

How wood is trending as a renewable building material, even for high-rises – but don’t expect timber skyscrapers in Hong Kong


In some cities around the world, timber is making a comeback as a more sustainable, cost-effective construction material of choice – even for high-rise buildings.The 52-metre (170-foot) tall office building at 25 King Street in Brisbane, Australia, designed by architecture firm Bates Smart, was the tallest timber tower of its type when completed in 2018, surpassed last year by the 84.5-metre Mjostarnet in Norway, by architect Voll Arkitekter.One of Asia’s largest, slated for completion in 2021,…

Source : South China Morning Post
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