Tall timber tower is a triumph of sustainable design

Tall timber tower is a triumph of sustainable design

Fyrtornet is an impressively sustainable office tower that reaches a height of 51.5 m (169 ft) and is almost totally made from timber

Most modern timber towers, like the 230 Royal York and Ascent, feature a concrete core for stability. However, the Fyrtornet office tower by Wingårdhs rises to an impressive height of 51.5 m (169 ft) without the need for concrete, highlighting the sustainable possibilities of timber construction.

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Category: Architecture, Technology

Tags: Office, Skyscrapers, Timber, cross-laminated timber, sustainable design, Building and Construction