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TIMBER HIGH-RISES: Architecture of the future - How wood is revolutionizing the world of construction! WELT HD DOKU Global skylines in transition: Wooden high-rises that sprout from the earth like plants are conquering the world of architecture. Pioneers are using innovative techniques to create living residential complexes from the renewable raw material wood. The impressive masterpiece in Brumunddal, Norway, rises around 85 meters into the sky, while in Milwaukee, USA, the largest hybrid wooden high-rise heralds a new era of sustainable architecture. Wooden high-rises: Sustainable construction conquers the world Wooden high-rises are setting new standards in architecture and climate protection. The Norwegian record-breaking building Mjøstårnet is impressive at 85.4 meters high, built entirely from glued laminated timber. In Milwaukee, the hybrid building Ascent, a combination of wood and concrete, was even raised to 87 meters. The Dutch architect Marco Vermeulen is planning the "Dutch Mountains", the world's tallest wooden building - two towers up to 130 meters high. Wood not only offers visual advantages, it also stores CO₂ and revolutionizes construction through precision manufacturing. The innovative technology masters challenges such as acoustics and fire protection. From Norway to the USA, the trend towards sustainable construction is inspiring architects around the world to break records and redefine the construction of the future. #wood #woodenhouse #construction #documentary #documentation 🔵 WELT DOKU YouTube Channel / weltdoku 🔵 The WELT news livestream / @weltvideotv 🔵 WELT Podcasts YouTube Channel / weltpodcast 🔵 WELT news channel YouTube Channel / weltvideotv 🔵 WELT Netzreporter YouTube Channel / dienetzreporter 🔵 The top news on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q 🔵 The media library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 🔵 WELT news channel on Instagram https://bit.ly/IGWELTTV 🔵 WELT on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X1M7Hk