The world’s tallest mass timber building will use “as much wood as possible,” with Milwaukee’s 50-storey tower demonstrating a willingness for “secondary cities” to lead the way in sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is according to Michael Green, a global leader in mass timber buildings and architect behind The Neutral Project’s new skyscraper, which is only a short walking distance from The Edison, a 32-storey timber-steel hybrid building now under construction.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Mr Green, Milwaukee city officials are completely “on board” with the sustainable-centric design – before adding that smaller cities, like Milwaukee, have a unique opportunity to create sustainable models for larger urban centres to follow – with larger cities, like Chicago, less willing to experiment with materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “It is ambitious projects like this that show how smaller cities are now poised to surpass the once-dominant capitals that shaped our skylines a century ago. Milwaukee’s progressive leaders are embracing a future-oriented vision, encouraging development and innovation. Secondary cities across America are proving what’s possible. It’s time we all listen.”<\/p>Michael Green talking to Dezeen <\/a>about the 50-storey timber project now approved by the Milwaukee city officals.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Mr Green has long argued for timber as part of a suite of bio-based construction materials. Last year, Wood Central reported that<\/em> <\/a>“no building will be truly sustainable until the industry moves away from the three big carbon generators\u2014concrete, steel, and masonry. In the design-build world, the term ‘sustainable’ has become almost mythical as architects and builders search for construction techniques that ease the burden on the environment.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n