Architectural Closeup: Wooden Buildings
Not sure if you remember, but a few years ago we wrote about the rise of wooden buildings. The building you’re sitting in right now or the one you live in is probably not a wooden building, because they aren’t that popular in Canada. Yet.
The rise of wooden buildings
Construction is going back to its roots (pun totally intended) with wood being used for skyscrapers. It looks like architects around the world are skipping log cabins and using wood to build high-rises. Here’s one we discovered last year.
Due to the natural concerns of wood rotting and the risk of fires, many building codes had restrictions on wooden structures but now the rules are changing thanks to studies and evidence supporting the economical and environmental benefits of building with wood. Continue reading