Plans for World’s Tallest Timber Skyscraper Revealed | Melbourne
Announcement posted by DesignBuild Source 28 May 2012
The city of Melbourne has been revealed as the location for an architectural world first. New plans have been unveiled showing that the city will receive a unique addition to its iconic skyline – the world’s tallest timber high-rise building.
Major industry leaders Lend Lease have revealed that they have begun work on a flagship project, the Forte building, which will consist of a 10-storey structure completely built out of cross-laminated timber (CLT). The decision to build out of CLT could drastically change the green building – and larger industry – landscape.
The Green Building Council of Australia has predicted that the project will lead a whole new trend in green developments throughout Australia, sentiments echoed by Lend Lease chief executive officer Mark Menhinnitt.
“CLT will transform the construction industry by introducing a more efficient and environmentally-friendly construction process that has never been undertaken in Australia before,” says Menhinnitt...