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Tallest timber building in Amsterdam shows pattern of the buildings in the future
PATCH22, a 30m wooden high-rise, in an industrial part of Amsterdam strikes one as an ordinary residential apartment but its spacious interior shows what the future of buildings will look like. The Netherlands' tallest wood-framed building has a great deal of flexibility; it gives tenants the option to switch between commercial or residential use. Architect Tom Frantzen and building manager Claus Oussoren wanted to achieve something they had never done before: An outsized wooden building that can be adapted into a commercial space—if the new owners so wish—in the future without pulling down the entire structure. To avoid complications in change of use in future, a new kind of land-lease contract was drawn up in cooperation with the city. It appears to have become an attractive “selling point” that will contribute to stimulating development in the area. The 4-metre... Continue reading →
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February 2, 2017
Tallest timber building in Amsterdam shows pattern of the buildings in the future
PATCH22, a 30m wooden high-rise, in an industrial part of Amsterdam strikes one as an ordinary residential apartment but its spacious interior shows what the future of buildings will look like. The Netherlands' tallest wood-framed building has a great deal of flexibility; it gives tenants the option to switch between commercial or residential use. Architect Tom Frantzen and building manager Claus Oussoren wanted to achieve something they had never done before: An outsized wooden building that can be adapted into a commercial space—if the new owners so wish—in the future without pulling down the entire structure. To avoid complications in change of use in future, a new kind of land-lease contract was drawn up in cooperation with the city. It appears to have become an attractive “selling point” that will contribute to stimulating development in the area. The 4-metre... Continue reading →
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January 15, 2016
World's tallest timber building erects in Canada
The University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus in Vancouver will be the site of the tallest mass timber building in the world, with a height of 53 meters and standing at 18-storyes high. Under the name of Brock Commons, the $51.5 million project will be completed in 2017. Also, it will provide room for 404 students and will have 4-bedroom units and a mix of studios, alongside with new academic space. The building was designed by Acton Ostry Architects, with the help of Hermann Kaufmann, the tall wood adviser and will top Treet, the 50 m and 14-storye residential apartment in Bergen, near Oslo, Norway, which is now the tallest in the world. Brock Commons will be built using a two-way CLT floor slabs, glulam columns, steel conectors, gypsum board and concrete cones. Tall wood building’s proponents state that a wooden building is way more safer than steel when it comes to fire... Continue reading →
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June 15, 2016
Chinese high-rise timber construction inspired by Europe
In 2015 China decided to promote timber as a viable alternative to conventional steel and concrete construction of high-rise buildings. This decision will not only have a positive impact on the climate, with timber being the only renewable building material, but also on European exports of timber products. Since the 1st of June a Chinese delegation has been visiting Europe in order to learn from European modern timber construction experts. By the end of the year China will have established norms and standards enabling the construction of high-rise timber buildings of up to 18 stories. The Chinese delegation consisted of representatives from the Ministry of Housing and Urban - Rural Development, MOHURD, as well as leading Chinese scientists and experts. The visit was part of a Chinese initiative aimed at increasing timber construction through the introduction of modern... Continue reading →
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February 4, 2016
Australia allows eight storyes timber buildings
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) will help the local industry allow timber construction in taller structures. This comes after a two-year consultation and research process made by FWPA. The project shows that construction costs will decrease by 15% and new material options will create great opportunities for developers, architects, engineers and designers, according to a FWPA press release. The newest change will be to introduce engineered timber, which had been previously excluded from the traditional palette of materials used in the construction of for mid-rise urban developments. Starting the 1st of May 2016, the National Construction Code (NCC) will allow timber buildings of up to 8 storyes. Ric Sinclair, the managing director of FWPA, said that the local residents will benefit from the changes brought to the code. Also, the property buyers and the domestic building... Continue reading →
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February 2, 2017
Tallest timber building in Amsterdam shows pattern of the buildings in the future
PATCH22, a 30m wooden high-rise, in an industrial part of Amsterdam strikes one as an ordinary residential apartment but its spacious interior shows what the future of buildings will look like. The Netherlands' tallest wood-framed building has a great deal of flexibility; it gives tenants the option to switch between commercial or residential use. Architect Tom Frantzen and building manager Claus Oussoren wanted to achieve something they had never done before: An outsized wooden building that can be adapted into a commercial space—if the new owners so wish—in the future without pulling down the entire structure. To avoid complications in change of use in future, a new kind of land-lease contract was drawn up in cooperation with the city. It appears to have become an attractive “selling point” that will contribute to stimulating development in the area. The 4-metre... Continue reading →