# Timber Student Towers This University Residence is the World's Tallest Wooden Residential Tower By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-towers References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/worlds-tallest-timber-tower-topped.html) & [actonostry](http://www.actonostry.ca/) Brock Commons is an extraordinarily tall residential tower, located on the campus of the [University of British Columbia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucl-east-marshgate) in Canada, that is claimed to be the tallest wooden residential tower on the planet. Measuring in at a height of 53 meters, this upscale student tower will comprise 33 four-bedroom units and 272 studio apartments on its 18 floors. This wooden residential tower is built around 16 floors of [cross-laminated timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/843-n-spring-street), while the roof makes use of a steel frame while other structural elements make use of concrete. The building is sheathed in a visually appealing facade that comprises an array of prefabricated panels that are comprised of 70 percent wood-sourced fibers. Brock Commons is a residential tower that is a true architectural accomplishment in that it proves the efficacy of natural materials in constructing buildings of the highest quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tall Wooden Residential Towers:** Developing tall residential towers using wood as the primary construction material presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. - **Cross-laminated Timber:** The use of cross-laminated timber as a structural element in building design opens up possibilities for faster and more efficient construction processes. - **Prefabricated Wood Panels:** The use of prefabricated wood panels in building facades allows for quicker assembly and customization, enabling modular construction trends. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the use of tall wooden residential towers and explore innovative ways to incorporate natural materials for sustainable building practices. - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage cross-laminated timber to design structurally sound and visually appealing buildings that meet sustainability goals. - **Wood Products:** The wood products industry can capitalize on the growing demand for cross-laminated timber and prefabricated wood panels to supply materials for eco-friendly construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Asia-Based Wooden Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia-building-1.md) - [Tropical Timber Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-innovation-hub-school.md) - [Curved Sculptural Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alberni.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md)