Remove designs-inspired-timber-less-limitations
article thumbnail

Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Mjøstårnet is the tallest mass timber building in Europe. Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings in the World 1.

article thumbnail

Voll Arkitekter's Mjøstårnet "helped wooden architecture reach new heights"

Deezen

Next in our Timber Revolution series is a profile of Mjøstårnet, an 85.4-metre-high metre-high tower in Brumunddal, Norway , that was one of the world's first true timber skyscrapers. Mjøstårnet is not the blueprint of a tall timber building but a contributor to further sustainable development," Elgsaas added. metres tall.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza Tour

SW Oregon Architect

During the tour, key members of the design and construction team provided a wealth of background information, greatly enhancing tour-goers’ understanding about what is destined to become a transformative project for downtown Eugene. Johnson Lumber Co. rather than a lower-cost Canadian source. Interior view looking north.

Exterior 207
article thumbnail

Around the world in six Morgan collections

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Around the world in six Morgan collections Around the world in six Morgan collections Morgan collections are named after the places that inspired them and Design Director Erin Johnson explores the way geography can inspire design, taking us on a journey around the world in six Morgan collections.

article thumbnail

Polysmiths designs "beautifully sustainable" London house featuring cork-lined living spaces

Deezen

Polysmiths director Charles Wu adopted the roles of architect, client and developer for the Cork House project, which he designed as a home for himself and his partner. Cork House was designed by Polysmiths. This prompted Wu to look for more affordable and less commonly used alternatives. The photography is by Lorenzo Zandri.

article thumbnail

Small space hacks: design tips for maximising square footage

The Spaces

At Jonathan Tuckey Design’s Marylebone project concealed storage skirts the perimeter of the lounge, taking advantage of the room’s vertical height while the soothing monochrome colour scheme riffs on the building’s Georgian heritage. Their inspiration? Photography: Ståle Eriksen. Moving panels instead of walls.

Space 137
article thumbnail

The Timber Revolution: New Programs Beyond the Skyscraper

Architizer

Timber architecture is having its moment. In this material revolution towards more sustainable modes of construction, the poster child has been timber skyscrapers and high-rises. As Think Wood shared in their 2022 report , teams are considering timber to lower a building’s carbon footprint. Register here ! Aspen Art Museum.

Roofing 100