Singapore to Allow Tall(er) timber buildings

Recently Singapore has been opening up its construction market to green design firms. In this process Cross Laminated Timber came across as a key technology in this area, specially in the development of mid rise buildings. Lend Lease developments has been pushing for the integration of CLT structures at taller heights into Singapore's market. Singapore will now allow CLT buildings up to 24m in height, roughly equating to 6 or 7 stories. 

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http://www.eco-business.com/news/new-timber-technology-game-changer-singapore/