18-storey building of laminated veneer lumber? Are you joking?
In the first part I told you about the possibilities of laminated veneer lumber as an example of the highest (still under construction) Hoho Wien building. This is not the only example where fantasy, calculations, and glulam work wonders. In this article, let's look at one more unique structure that is worthy of attention, no less. Go!
✈ picturesque Austria's move in welcoming Canada, Vancouver. This is where the University of British Columbia built the tallest wooden building in the world at the moment. It is noteworthy that this is not an office, a university student dormitory.
18-storey building height of 53 meters was named Brock Commons. It designed and built the Canadian architectural firm Acton Ostry. The building was built in record time - just 70 days, excluding interior finishing. And all the wood material used in the construction, mined in British Columbia forests.
Inside, there are 272 studios, designed for 404 students, as well as 33 four-room "apartment". The lower floor is occupied by lounges and rooms equipped for the study.
The main material in the construction of the house served as a cross-laminated veneer lumber, which is stronger than steel and is resistant to fire. It was used and other materials, in particular, concrete and metal. Building foundation and staircases made of concrete, and the roof includes metal structures.
According to the university administration, the tree has a great potential for development. In addition, its use is responsible university philosophy, the pro-eco-friendly building technologies. It is also reported that the building will qualify for the "gold" certification LEED.
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Well, the main bonus for those who read this article to the end - video about the process and progress of the construction of the building with an interview with the architect, designer and CEO of the developer: