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Tree houses: are wooden skyscrapers the future of tall buildings?
‘Timber towers’ might conjure up images of flammable, Jenga-like structures, but they could represent the safe and eco-friendly future of construction.
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This is the kind of innovation we need to combat climate change! I appreciate how the architect considers the big picture view of the environmental impact of a building. While it is counterintuitive that timber would be more environmentally conscious than cement or steel, the reasoning is sound. Well done!