Log buildings were not new in the past. But with the increasing importance of technology in the field of construction, the use of wood has reduced to only interior furniture. However, even today, wood is used to highlight the grandeur of huge mansions built at the cost of crores. Apart from these, multi-storied buildings made of wood also exist in many parts of the world. But unlike all this, Sweden is planning to build a city entirely made of wood.
Stockholm Wood City is envisioned as the world’s largest wooden city. Real estate developer Atrium Jungberg announced the construction of the city. Construction of a different city is planned to begin in 2025. The city, which will be built in the southeast of Stockholm, will include workplaces, accommodation, restaurants and shops.
7000 office spaces and 2000 houses are being built. Buildings in the city will be divided into 25 blocks. The city is planned on an area of 2,50,000 square meters. The makers are calling it the Five Minute City because it only takes five minutes to walk from one place to the next in the city.
A noteworthy feature of timber is that it is a sustainable construction material that can be used as an alternative to concrete and steel.
The main challenge to this construction method has been pointed out to be the risk of fire. But manufacturers say that the timber can be used for construction after being processed in a fireproof manner. The use of wood can be used to build buildings with minimal carbon emissions. Since the main source of carbon emissions into the atmosphere comes from the construction sector, it is assumed that more buildings made of wood will solve this problem to some extent. In addition to this, timber can also help improve indoor air quality in buildings, say manufacturers.
Another advantage is that timber is lighter than concrete. Builders point out that it does not take time to dry after construction like concrete and is easy to deliver to the site. Builders claim that wooden buildings are stronger to withstand adverse conditions like earthquakes.
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2023-07-05 11:31:24
