High rises made out of #wood could reduce the carbon footprint of construction by 18% compared to steel-reinforced concrete. An environmental resources professor details how #sustainable sourcing is crucial for environmental benefit: theconversation.com/high-rises… #climatechange #sustainability #greenbuildings #environment
High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable
More architects are using wood construction for large buildings. A resource economist argues any increase in demand for wood will push commercial growers to better manage forests.The Conversation
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