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Discover the advantages of mass timber over traditional timber in construction. From sustainability to design flexibility, explore how mass timber is shaping the future of building. 🌳🏗️ #MassTimber #Sustainability #BinkleyConstruction #Architecture

Across North America, sustainable construction practices are gaining traction, and nowhere is this more evident than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the debut of Ascent—a 25-story marvel that holds the title of the world’s tallest mass timber building. Developed by New Land Enterprises in partnership with Korb + Associates Architects, Ascent is more than just an impressive structure; it’s a powerful statement about the future of eco-friendly building practices. Built primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT), this high-rise showcases the environmental and aesthetic potential of timber construction. Ascent, completed in 2022, is already making waves in the construction industry and the environmental community. Standing at 284 feet, the building houses 259 luxury apartments with stunning views of Milwaukee’s lakefront and urban landscape. But beyond its striking appearance, Ascent is a model for sustainable architecture. Tim(ber) Gokhman, Managing Director of New Land Enterprises, explained, “Timber has an incredibly low carbon footprint, and it stores carbon as well. This building has more wood than an entire forest, but because we sourced responsibly, it’s a sustainable and renewable approach to construction.” By using timber as a primary building material, Ascent reduces its carbon emissions significantly compared to traditional building materials like concrete and steel. This shift is not just a trend; it’s part of a broader movement within the construction industry to embrace materials and methods that reduce environmental impact. #Sustainability #SustainableConstruction #EcoFriendly #EcoPractices #Greenfuture #GreenEnvironment #Construction #ConstructionIndustry

🏗️ Faster, Safer, Greener: Inside Tassie’s Top Mass Timber Building! ♻️ Tasmania’s tallest mass timber building, the seven-storey St Luke’s in Launceston, is now open, setting a new standard for sustainable construction in Australia. This $27 million project, kitted with XLam cross-laminated timber panels, HESS TIMBER glulam beams, and Cusp hardwood mass timber, boasts less than half the carbon footprint of a typical steel and concrete commercial building. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Sustainability: The building has been assessed as having 55% less carbon than a typical commercial building, earning it a six-star Green Star rating for its impressive environmental performance. 2️⃣ Speed: The construction speed of this mass timber building was a significant eye-opener, going up significantly faster than traditional steel and concrete structures. 3️⃣ Innovation: Designed by TERROIR and built by Fairbrother the project incorporates a timber-concrete hybrid connection and aims to be carbon-positive, targeting removing 7,665 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. 🔗 Learn more about this groundbreaking project and its impact on sustainable building practices: https://lnkd.in/gk542zCb 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can mass timber construction be further promoted and integrated into national building codes and standards? Share your insights! #masstimber #sustainablebuilding #construction #innovation #carbonfootprint #architecture #tasmania #netzero #launceston #constructionindustry #greenstar #clt #timberengineering #sustainabledevelopment #odes #futureofconstruction #biophilia #environmentaldesign #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #woodsolutions #timberengineering #timberconstruction

🏗️ World's Tallest Timber Build to Rise: C6 Developer to ‘Only Build in Hybrid Timber’ 📚 In Wood Central’s story of the week, the $350m C6 development is paving the way for a sustainable future in construction, showcasing that #hybrid buildings built from #timber and #steel are the future of construction, not just as a fleeting trend! 🗣️ In a detailed interview with the #udia in #wa, James Dibble, Managing Director of Grange Developments, said the search for a builder is now underway and disclosed that an #eoi with three international timber suppliers to deliver #masstimber systems including #crosslaminatedtimber, #glulam, and #laminatedveneerlumber is now out to tender. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Cutting-edge Innovation: By incorporating 42% timber in its structure, the C6 project in South Perth exemplifies "design excellence" and "global sustainability," pushing industry boundaries. 2️⃣ Economic and Efficient: Although reaching cost parity with conventional construction methods remains challenging, the team has significantly reduced the cost difference to under 10%, making hybrid timber a viable competitor. 3️⃣ Sharing Expertise: Grange Developments is taking a novel approach by openly sharing all engineering documentation and designs, fostering wider adoption of hybrid construction techniques among professionals. 💬 #questionforgroup: How can developers and construction firms utilise the open-source resources from the C6 project to enhance their practices? What challenges remain in adopting mass timber for large-scale constructions? 💡 With a focus on reducing carbon footprint and improving living environments, the adoption of mass timber is redefining urban development. 🔗 Explore the transformative impact of the C6 project on the construction sector in our full article: https://lnkd.in/gP2CtH7h #sustainability #construction #netzero #carbonnegative #greenstar #engineering #timberengineering #architecture #architecturearchitecture #masstimberconstruction #perth #c6 #timberconstruction #talltimber #greenbuilding #makeitwood #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #woodsolutions #highrise #architecture #buildings #perth #wa #theultimaterenewable #design #greendesign #projects

🏗️ World's Tallest Timber Build to Rise: C6 Developer to ‘Only Build in Hybrid Timber’ 📚 In Wood Central’s story of the week, the $350m C6 development is paving the way for a sustainable future in construction, showcasing that #hybrid buildings built from #timber and #steel are the future of construction, not just as a fleeting trend! 🗣️ In a detailed interview with the #udia in #wa, James Dibble, Managing Director of Grange Developments, said the search for a builder is now underway and disclosed that an #eoi with three international timber suppliers to deliver #masstimber systems including #crosslaminatedtimber, #glulam, and #laminatedveneerlumber is now out to tender. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Cutting-edge Innovation: By incorporating 42% timber in its structure, the C6 project in South Perth exemplifies "design excellence" and "global sustainability," pushing industry boundaries. 2️⃣ Economic and Efficient: Although reaching cost parity with conventional construction methods remains challenging, the team has significantly reduced the cost difference to under 10%, making hybrid timber a viable competitor. 3️⃣ Sharing Expertise: Grange Developments is taking a novel approach by openly sharing all engineering documentation and designs, fostering wider adoption of hybrid construction techniques among professionals. 💬 #questionforgroup: How can developers and construction firms utilise the open-source resources from the C6 project to enhance their practices? What challenges remain in adopting mass timber for large-scale constructions? 💡 With a focus on reducing carbon footprint and improving living environments, the adoption of mass timber is redefining urban development. 🔗 Explore the transformative impact of the C6 project on the construction sector in our full article: https://lnkd.in/gP2CtH7h #sustainability #construction #netzero #carbonnegative #greenstar #engineering #timberengineering #architecture #architecturearchitecture #masstimberconstruction #perth #c6 #timberconstruction #talltimber #greenbuilding #makeitwood #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #woodsolutions #highrise #architecture #buildings #perth #wa #theultimaterenewable #design #greendesign #projects

🏡 Building Sustainable & Affordable Timber Frame Homes in Wales 🌲 In the Cae'r Gors site in Tregarth, near Bangor, Wales, MacLennan Construction Limited is leading the construction of twelve social rent and intermediate rent houses for Adra. Designed by WM Design & Architecture Ltd, the houses are set to be completed in September 2024. This project serves as a great example of affordable housing, featuring timber frame kits from Wales Timber Solutions for stunning two- and three-bedroom homes. Challenge Met with Innovation: Addressing the dual goals of affordability and sustainability, the project surpasses energy and carbon requirements with exceptional airtightness levels, setting a new standard in building efficiency. A Solution That Reflects Excellence: By incorporating Partel's ECHOFOIL IZO and ECHOFOIL EXO membranes, renowned for their low emissivity & unmatched thermal performance, Wales Timber Solutions & MacLennan Construction pave the way for durable, energy-efficient living spaces. A Future Built on Sustainability: This project not only addresses the pressing need for affordable housing but also exemplifies sustainable construction practices, marking a significant milestone for future environmentally friendly family homes in Wales. 🌳🏠 👉 Read the full case study now: https://hubs.li/Q02r1pmf0 #AffordableHousing #SustainableConstruction #TimberFrameHomes #EnergyEfficiency #WalesInnovation

One of the most commonly used building materials for our so-called urban concrete jungles is of course none other than concrete. However, concrete has its problems, with a lack of overall sustainability being one of them, and a lack of longevity being another. This is why many developers are starting to look for different materials, even for taller buildings such as high rises and apartments. #BuildingwithWood #ConstructionNews #Ecofriendlyconstruction #MassTimber #SustainableBuildingMaterials

One of the most commonly used building materials for our so-called urban concrete jungles is of course none other than concrete. However, concrete has its problems, with a lack of overall sustainability being one of them, and a lack of longevity being another. This is why many developers are starting to look for different materials, even for taller buildings such as high rises and apartments. #BuildingwithWood #ConstructionNews #Ecofriendlyconstruction #MassTimber #SustainableBuildingMaterials

One of the most commonly used building materials for our so-called urban concrete jungles is of course none other than concrete. However, concrete has its problems, with a lack of overall sustainability being one of them, and a lack of longevity being another. This is why many developers are starting to look for different materials, even for taller buildings such as high rises and apartments. #BuildingwithWood #ConstructionNews #Ecofriendlyconstruction #MassTimber #SustainableBuildingMaterials

Mass timber is transforming the architectural landscape by offering a renewable, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional building materials. Not only does wood serve as a sustainable resource, it also has a significantly lower embodied carbon footprint compared to concrete and steel.   This CBC article entitled “Is Mass Timber the Next Big Thing in Cheaper, Greener Construction? More Provinces are Saying Yes”, talks about mass timber’s use, the federal and provincial building codes, and the housing crisis. Included in this piece is MTA’s Carol Phillips’ feature from earlier in the year, when she spoke about Limberlost Place, the 10-storey, mass timber, institutional building designed by MTA and Acton Ostry Architects Inc. currently under construction at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus. Carol, Parter-in-Charge of this project and a leader in sustainable design, talks about mass timber being a safe and renewable structural material option, as well as an opportunity for innovation.   “These are safe, beautiful, warm buildings and… I think you will see a positive uptake of the use of mass timber in the built environment.” – Carol Phillips, Moriyama Teshima Architects   https://lnkd.in/gm_294UJ   #moriyamateshima #masstimber #woodbuilding #masstimberstructure #buildingwithwood #masstimberarchitecture #architecture #architect #torontoconstruction #ontarioconstruction #torontoarchitecture #ontarioarchitecture #canadianarchitecture #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainableconstruction #construction #limberlostplace #georgebrowncollege #mygbc #actonostry #housingcrisis #housing #toronto #ontario #mtarch