Cross-Laminated Timber

Layered wood panels for structural strength.

Overview

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) uses wood layered perpendicularly for strong, sustainable structural panels in modern buildings.

Core Characteristics

• Strong and lightweight.
• Sustainable material.
• Prefabricated efficiency.

Notable Examples

• Treet Tower (Norway, 2015, CLT skyscraper).
• Mjostarnet (Norway, 2019, tall timber building).

Architectural Connections

• Contemporary: Sustainable focus.
• Residential: Eco-friendly buildings.
• Sustainable Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Michael Green, it advances timber construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Sustainability (theory), Structure (element), Eco-Architecture (movement)