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Stockholm Wood City, The Largest Wood Construction Project In The World. Sustainability And Advanced Technology In One Place
The future of wood construction has never looked so promising, and Sweden is ready to lead the way. The project “Stockholm Wood City,” considered the largest wood development in the world, will house not only 2,000 residences but also office and commercial spaces. And, as the name suggests, it will be the new green neighborhood of the Swedish capital.
More Than A Simple Urban Development
Although “city” is in its name, Stockholm Wood City resembles more of a contemporary neighborhood, filled with residences, shops, restaurants, offices, and public spaces. What will be truly impressive is its architectural diversity: buildings of different shapes and heights that will highlight the aesthetic of wood.
A Sustainable Approach
In addition to its commitment to wood as a sustainable building resource, the project goes further. With solar panels on its roofs and batteries to reduce reliance on the power grid, Stockholm Wood City makes an ecological difference. Additionally, vegetation will adorn terraces and rooftops, adding an extra green touch to the urban landscape.
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Switzerland invested over $2.3 billion and bet on water, altitude, and solid rock to create a battery in the Alps capable of powering more than 1 million homes.
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In Switzerland, tracks that previously only accommodated trains are beginning to generate electricity with removable solar panels installed on active railways, paving the way to transform the railway network into a new front for clean energy.
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Scientists transform sawdust into fire-resistant panels, stabilize the compound with an enzyme extracted from watermelon seeds, and turn waste into promising material for construction.
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Forget concrete: architects are replacing tons of concrete with giant blocks of expanded polystyrene to build the roofs of houses and reduce structural weight by up to 50%, cut costs, improve thermal insulation, and speed up construction.
Atrium Ljungberg, the developing company, makes it clear: “The real estate sector has a vital role in the ecological transition, as buildings account for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions.” With a space of 250,000 m², this development will not only provide 2,000 residences and 7,000 office spaces in Sickla, south of Stockholm, but it will also represent a new era in sustainable architecture and urban development.
Safety In Wood Construction
For those who associate wood with the risk of fires, technology has come a long way. Modern engineered wood, such as cross-laminated and glued-laminated timber, has proven to be fire-resistant. An example is the Mjøstårnet tower, designed to self-extinguish in the event of a fire, even without human intervention.
Project Timeline And Collaborators
Construction of Stockholm Wood City is expected to begin in 2025, with the first buildings set to be completed in 2027. While official confirmation is still awaited, reliable sources, including Dezeen, indicate that White Arkitekter and Henning Larsen Architects are behind this ambitious design.
Stockholm Wood City is not just a demonstration of what wooden architecture can achieve, but also a beacon of sustainability for the world.
Source: www.al.se
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