Jim Taggart Knihy

The book explores the rise of multi-story wooden buildings as a sustainable construction method, highlighting their development in cities like London, Stockholm, Vancouver, and Melbourne. It discusses various construction techniques, including solid wood frame, hybrid wood/concrete, and laminated timber panel systems. Featuring 17 case studies, the publication includes detailed construction drawings and showcases the material's versatility. The updated edition introduces new exemplary projects, such as Haut Amsterdam and the Sara Cultural Centre in Sweden, along with a revised outlook on future trends.

The multi-story urban wooden construction has emerged as a promising building method, with wooden buildings up to 20 stories high being built from London to Melbourne. This publication explains various construction types, such as solid wood frame, hybrid wood/concrete, and laminated wood panels, showcasing 13 built examples with detailed construction drawings.

Tall wood buildings are leading innovative urban construction, with examples from cities like London and Vancouver. Advances in materials, prefabrication, and fire regulations have facilitated this trend. The publication covers construction types and includes 13 detailed case studies with construction drawings, showcasing the technology's versatility.