A Norwegian construction company is building the world’s tallest wood building (18 stories). Apparently, the glued laminated timber they’re using “retains its load-bearing ability in the event of a burnout fire”.
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A Norwegian construction company is building the world’s tallest wood building (18 stories). Apparently, the glued laminated timber they’re using “retains its load-bearing ability in the event of a burnout fire”.
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