Fraser & Partners is set to design a spectacular timber tower that is is poised to break all existing records for height as far as hybrid timber towers go.
Set to be situated in South Perth in Australia, this timber tower is being designed for Grange Development and will rise to a height of 183 meters. Made predominantly from wood but making use of concrete components, the 'C6' timber tower will comprise a concrete core and around 7,400 cubic meters of engineered wood including cross-laminated timber, glued laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber.
This timber tower will also feature a stylish exterior aesthetic and will boast substantial green spaces including an urban farm for use by residents.
Hybridized Timber Towers
The 'C6' Building in Australia Will Boast Concrete Reinforcement
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Timber Towers - The construction industry could benefit from researching and implementing innovative materials that blend the qualities of wood with the strength of concrete for taller, environmentally friendly and sustainable structures.
2. Green Spaces in Urban Developments - Developers could seize the opportunity to incorporate urban farms, green roofs and other eco-friendly elements in their projects, giving the community an additional purpose and added value to their living environment.
3. Engineered Wood - The use of innovative and engineered wood products such as cross-laminated timber, glued laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber could alter the way architects and engineers approach the design of tall structures.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry could potentially lead the shift towards environmentally sustainable and more affordable tall buildings that incorporate hybrid materials like timber and concrete.
2. Real Estate Development - The fusion of eco-friendly designs and sustainable materials such as engineered wood could become a key selling point for prospective homeowners, making green spaces and environmentally sound structures a standard in modern real estate development.
3. Architectural Design - Architects and designers could revolutionize the approach to the design of tall buildings by exploring and utilizing alternative materials with beneficial qualities, thus bringing to life aesthetically pleasing and environmentally-friendly structures.