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High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether 'mass timber' buildings are sustainable
A material that's been around since people built shelters—wood—is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. Companies behind these "mass timber" projects say that wood is a ...
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New research confirms mass timber's fire safety for taller buildings
The Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program has shown that mass timber buildings perform similarly to noncombustible constructionPhoto courtesy of Canadian Wood Council In the quest for ...