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1. CelloMom On Cars (cellomomoncars@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 16-Jan-2024 09:06:25 UTC CelloMom On Cars

   Seven-story timber building makes high-carbon concrete unnecessary.

   "The system was informed both by traditional Swiss craftsmanship and the elaborate joints of Japanese miyadaiku carpentry."

   Yes, it still has a lot of Bauhaus glass. But
   "Beyond just triple glazing, Ban installed additional energy-efficiency measures including a three-metre-deep double facade on the river-facing side, in the space between its double row of columns."

   https://www.dezeen.com/2023/03/17/tamedia-office-building-shigeru-ban-timber-revolution/

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   • CelloMom On Cars (cellomomoncars@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 16-Jan-2024 09:06:25 UTC CelloMom On Cars

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     Port Plus, Yokohama, Japan.

     "Port Plus, which was designed in-house, is intended to showcase Obayashi’s ability to construct mass-timber buildings that generate a lower carbon footprint than conventional materials.

     The structure is also a deeply ambitious statement and exploration of how architects and builders can navigate the climate crisis. "

     https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-05/all-wood-tower-near-tokyo-fuses-modern-design-japanese-tradition

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