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Stunning 'hybrid timber' tower will be the tallest in the world

Stunning 'hybrid timber' tower will be the tallest in the world
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This construction technology could be part of a climate change solution.

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The world’s tallest building made of ‘hybrid timber’ is set to be built in Sydney.

The construction uses ‘timber mass,’ the latest technology in sustainable architecture, where layers of softwood are pressed together to create an ultra-strong material. This technique is said to be key in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings’

The tower will be home to global software giant Atlassian’s new headquarters.

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