# Wooden High-Rise Buildings The Baobab Project Conceives the World's Tallest Wooden Building By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baobab References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/baobab-michael-green-architecture/37878/) & [mg-architecture](http://mg-architecture.ca) The Baobab is indeed a tree, but it's also the name of a [35-story tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) conceived by Michael Green Architects ([MGA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch)) for Paris. The concept is part of the Reinventer Paris competition which, unsurprisingly, ponders how to reinvent and refresh the city architecturally. The tower would make use of MGA's reputed [wood construction methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood) and, it is claimed, would be able to outperform steel in the event of a fire. Located on Boulevard Pershing, the Baobab project would include the main tower as well as a number of smaller wood buildings nearby. It wouldn't merely cater to the rich and would also include social housing and a student hotel Ultimately, the Baobab isn't just an architectural project but a societal one that encourages "innovation, youthful social contact and overall community building". ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden High-rise Buildings:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional high-rise construction methods with sustainable and fire-resistant wooden structures. - **Architectural Innovation:** Opportunity to reimagine urban spaces and create environmentally-friendly buildings. - **Inclusive Housing Solutions:** Opportunity to design high-rise buildings that cater to diverse socioeconomic groups and promote community building. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture & Construction:** Opportunity for architects and construction companies to explore and implement innovative wooden building techniques. - **Real Estate Development:** Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in the development of wooden high-rise buildings and create sustainable urban environments. - **Social Housing & Hospitality:** Opportunity for organizations in the social housing and hospitality sectors to collaborate and provide inclusive housing solutions within wooden high-rise buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Asia-Based Wooden Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia-building-1.md) - [Wooden Residential Parisian Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamatani.md) - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Mass-Timber Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-office.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shigeru-ban-1.md)