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remaining open to the elements, the project has been conceived as an expansive landscape that changes with the seasons and the weather.
the two-story residence is complete with a large outdoor terrace.
the staircase comprises 630 pieces, which were assembled and glued on site, piece by piece.
the bridge was 70 meters in length with the two 20-meter-high towers linked by a passageway platform.
connections: +300
the claim is that the timber chars on the outer layers, which stops any oxygen getting to the core of the section; and therefore the fire goes out.
I’ve seen massive oak beams and columns survive warehouse fires, but not full timber structures.
I wouldn’t live on an upper floor.
Have they done full scale fire tests on these structures?
Count me out. Seems like a terrible fire waiting to happen.
I love it
This might be a silly question, but won’t there be an incredible fire hazard from using timber?
A composite would do. Wood members with steel connections. Or maybe a combination of wood and steel. Just like the Scottish Parliament building.