See how Sweden is planning to create a 'wooden city' with thousands of homes and offices
, so finding ways to green their construction is essential in fighting the climate crisis, Atrium Ljungberg said.There is an emerging trend of architechts turning to"mass timber" to build high-rises and other buildings. The material is similar in strength toSeveral studies show that substituting mass timber for steel and concrete can decrease greenhouse gas emissions by up to 26.5%.
Atrium Ljungberg said studies show that wooden buildings"provide better air quality, reduce stress, increase productivity and store carbon dioxide" while they're in use.The development is set to include workplaces, housing, restaurants, and shops.Atrium Ljungberg/Henning Larsen The Stockholm project is billed as the largest wooden city, and several developments in other parts of the world also feature
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