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[Article] Ikea-style wooden skyscrapers are popping up worldwide thanks to "mass timber" (www.techspot.com)

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A report by Knowable Magazine provides a rather insightful glimpse into the rise of mass timber and its benefits. The technique basically uses massive engineered wood elements instead of concrete and steel to build higher than ever before. As of 2024, mass timber buildings have climbed to almost unbelievable heights, with the 25-story Ascent tower in Milwaukee leading the pack.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 22 hours ago

During the pandemic we had a shortage on timber and now we have mass timber.