Timber Grows Up.

The article discusses the use of wood as a construction material in tall and mid-size buildings. Particular focus is given to large timber structures made from engineered wood products such as glue-laminated (glulam) beams and posts and laminated strand lumber (LSL). According to the author, wood is...

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Publicado en:Architectural Record Vol. 203; no. 9; pp. 116 - 121
Autor principal: Gonchar, Joann
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: BNP Media Sep2015
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Sumario:The article discusses the use of wood as a construction material in tall and mid-size buildings. Particular focus is given to large timber structures made from engineered wood products such as glue-laminated (glulam) beams and posts and laminated strand lumber (LSL). According to the author, wood is becoming more attractive to architects because it is a renewable material and can rest on smaller and less expensive foundations than heavier materials. The Treet timber tower in Norway is discussed.