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📐 The Rise and Rise of the 'Plyscrapers' - Why Policy Makers Are Throwing Out the Century-Rulebook for Design! 🌱 Timber is making a comeback as the building material of the 21st century, challenging the century-old conventions of steel and concrete in the construction industry. 🚧Across Australia, from Melbourne's T3 Collingwood to Sydney's Atlassian Central Tower and Perth's C6, the emergence of mass timber skyscrapers, affectionately known as "plyscrapers," signifies a pivotal shift towards sustainable urban development. 🔑 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Sustainable Construction: Timber, hailed as the "anti-concrete," is revolutionising how we think about skyscrapers. With its lower embodied carbon compared to traditional materials, Timber offers an eco-friendly alternative that could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings. 2️⃣ Innovation in Design: The push for ply scrapers in Australia reflects a broader global trend towards rethinking building design for the 21st century. By incorporating Timber, developers and architects are not only embracing sustainability but are also unlocking new possibilities in architectural design and construction efficiency. 3️⃣ Legislative Support and Carbon Reduction: Recent legislation in NSW requiring the measurement of embodied carbon in building designs underscores the growing recognition of the need for sustainable construction practices. By increasing the use of Timber in construction, Australia aims to achieve zero emissions in the built environment by 2050. 🌍 #questionforgroup: How do you see the rise of plyscrapers shaping the future of urban landscapes? Can Timber redefine our skyline while meeting the urgent need for sustainability and carbon reduction? 🔗 Dive into the architectural revolution of plyscrapers and explore how this trend is rewriting the rules of design and construction for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/gSGXGBMF #sustainablebuilding #architecture #architectureanddesign #greenbuilding #plywood #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timber #construction #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #greenstar #innovation #design #woodsolutions #building #realestate #poperty #urbandevelopment #greenbuildingmaterials

As we confront the pressing issues of a national housing crisis, densification policies, and sustainability concerns, the Strapped House system offers a promising approach to revolutionizing building and demolishing houses. By embracing design principles that prioritize material reusability and environmental impact, we can pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient built environment. #SustainableConstruction #Architecture #HouseBuilding

📐 The Rise and Rise of the 'Plyscrapers' - Why Policy Makers Are Throwing Out the Century-Rulebook for Design! 🌱 Timber is making a comeback as the building material of the 21st century, challenging the century-old conventions of steel and concrete in the construction industry. 🚧Across Australia, from Melbourne's T3 Collingwood to Sydney's Atlassian Central Tower and Perth's C6, the emergence of mass timber skyscrapers, affectionately known as "plyscrapers," signifies a pivotal shift towards sustainable urban development. 🔑 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Sustainable Construction: Timber, hailed as the "anti-concrete," is revolutionising how we think about skyscrapers. With its lower embodied carbon compared to traditional materials, Timber offers an eco-friendly alternative that could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings. 2️⃣ Innovation in Design: The push for ply scrapers in Australia reflects a broader global trend towards rethinking building design for the 21st century. By incorporating Timber, developers and architects are not only embracing sustainability but are also unlocking new possibilities in architectural design and construction efficiency. 3️⃣ Legislative Support and Carbon Reduction: Recent legislation in NSW requiring the measurement of embodied carbon in building designs underscores the growing recognition of the need for sustainable construction practices. By increasing the use of Timber in construction, Australia aims to achieve zero emissions in the built environment by 2050. 🌍 #questionforgroup: How do you see the rise of plyscrapers shaping the future of urban landscapes? Can Timber redefine our skyline while meeting the urgent need for sustainability and carbon reduction? 🔗 Dive into the architectural revolution of plyscrapers and explore how this trend is rewriting the rules of design and construction for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/gSGXGBMF #sustainablebuilding #architecture #architectureanddesign #greenbuilding #plywood #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timber #construction #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #greenstar #innovation #design #woodsolutions #building #realestate #poperty #urbandevelopment #greenbuildingmaterials

Great reminder of how much you can do cost effectively with smart building design.

In Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America, Bowdoin College has completed a mass timber frame addition to their campus. The two new buildings, each have ample operable windows to allow views, natural sunlight, and fresh air for students and faculty. The buildings use of masstimber for the framework and brick for the facade, allowed the architects to lower the buildings embodied carbon footprint by 75% compared to more traditional building methods of steel and concrete. The buildings are the first commercial wood frame construction buildings in the state. The buildings further their sustainability initiatives by being entirely electric and utilizing a solar array on the campus for their energy usage. The designers also planted 80 trees across the site to compliment and enhance the existing surrounding forest. The project is a great example of ways that higher education can further their sustainability methods and implementation in a way that benefits not only the students and faculty on campus but in the community as a whole. #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #sustainability #highereducation #design #architecture #architecturedesign #sustainableconstruction #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #renewableenergy #renewables #energyefficiency

'‘There are many tangible benefits of wooden buildings,’ says Anas. ‘Research clearly shows that they provide better air quality, reduce stress, increase productivity and store carbon dioxide throughout the time they are in use. Building in wood also means quieter construction sites and a reduction in the amount of heavy goods transported over the course of the construction period— particularly important when building in existing environments where people already live and work.’': https://lnkd.in/dv9d-t9u #timberconstruction #timberarchitecture #timberdesign #woodenbuilding #masstimber

Views from Valckensteyn: Where sustainability meets affordability. We're proud to collaborate with like-minded partners, Woonstad Rotterdam and Waal, to design and build this mass-timber social housing gallery flat that boasts lower CO2 emissions and faster construction times. The apartments on the western facade include exceptionally wide balconies, while the lower storeys feature floor-to-ceiling windows. Around 85% of the building consists of timber elements, reinforced by a concrete elevator core. We transitioned from modernist concrete slabs to circular wooden slabs. Valckensteyn's design is reminiscent of post-war reconstruction buildings. The structure is built from factory-fabricated cross-laminated timber modules set on a plinth clad in travertine. These modules are assembled without glue, allowing the building to be demounted rather than demolished at the end of its life. Discover the design: https://lnkd.in/d4EE-_2 LAP Landscape & Urban Design | Ingenieursbureau IOB | Greten Raadgevende Ingenieurs | ABO

Mass timber is known for its strength, beauty, sustainability and versatility, and its use in construction is growing year by year. With innovative new products and repeatable building methods making wood more cost-effective and reliable, it’s no surprise complex wood-centric architectural designs are rising in popularity across Canada. According to Jenny Si, a design engineer with RJC Engineers in Vancouver, the Gateway Building, currently underway at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is a stunning example of what can be achieved using innovative building solutions like the CREE Timber Hybrid System. Chosen for a multitude of reasons—namely, its ability to efficiently span large distances between columns with less material, use timber in all its major structural components, and minimize the project’s embodied carbon—it also offers reliable, repeatable steps that can be executed quickly with lower risk, to facilitate the creation of high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, timber-hybrid buildings. The CREE system also delivers a pleasing aesthetic of exposed timber. https://lnkd.in/gfeY4Gqx

🏆 Australia Excels in Timber Design: Professor Nolan to Host Awards 🚧The 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards are just around the corner, showcasing Australia’s innovative timber design and construction leadership. This year’s ceremony will occur at Sydney’s Walsh’s Bay, Pier 2, on October 16. 🔎 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Celebrating Excellence: Australia is home to some of the most impressive timber-rich buildings globally, including three of the most significant timber structures currently in development and the largest timber-roofed stadium. Andrew Dunn, the awards organiser, emphasises that the surge in exceptional timber projects stems from the robust training provided to architects and engineers. 2️⃣ Notable Winners: Last year’s awards celebrated remarkable projects like Boola Katitjin, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest mass timber building, and the revival of the Sydney Opera House, which won the overall award. With a record number of nominations this year, the competition continues highlighting Australia's strong timber design tradition. 3️⃣ Expert Leadership: Professor Gregory Nolan from the University of Tasmania will host this year’s awards. With extensive experience in architecture and sustainable timber use, Professor Nolan has been instrumental in educating the architects behind many of Australia’s significant timber projects. 🔗 Read more about the upcoming Australian Timber Design Awards and secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gpU6pCmv 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can we further promote the use of timber in architectural design? What role do awards and recognition play in driving innovation within the industry? #timber #sustainability #architecture #woodcentral #awards #masstimber #engineering #woodsolutions #glulam #crosslaminatedtimber