Back in 2019, we introduced you to the world’s tallest wooden building in Finland. Today, we’d like to take you across the border to Skelleftea, in Sweden, where wood is regaining popularity as the go-to material for new buildings. A few months ago, the Swedish town actually … [Read more...] about This cultural center in Sweden makes a case for wooden skyscrapers
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Amsterdam plans to build its first wooden neighborhood in centuries
When it comes to sustainable urban development, Amsterdam stands out as a metropolis ready to integrate a variety of strategies to make the city more livable and eco-friendly: from underwater bike garages to energy-sharing, floating villages. Now, the city is planning to build an … [Read more...] about Amsterdam plans to build its first wooden neighborhood in centuries
8 incredible ways to use wood you probably didn’t know about
From furniture to building parts, wood is so ubiquitous that we often take it for granted. However, this commonplace material has been used for millennia and plays a crucial role in our journey to achieve a circular economy. In fact, this versatile material can now be found in a … [Read more...] about 8 incredible ways to use wood you probably didn’t know about
How wood became the hottest, most sustainable building material
Architects, builders, and sustainability advocates are all abuzz over a new building material they say could substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector, slash the waste, pollution, and costs associated with construction, and create a more … [Read more...] about How wood became the hottest, most sustainable building material
World’s first vegan football club to build a stadium made entirely out of timber
Praised to be the greenest and first vegan football club in the world, there are many things the Forest Green Rovers have done in a bid to make the sport more sustainable. Now, the planet-friendly football team is preparing to take it even further by building the world’s first … [Read more...] about World’s first vegan football club to build a stadium made entirely out of timber