Wood and concrete go up against each other

Wood and concrete go up against each other

Friday 11 Mar 2016

In Helsinki, similar wooden and concrete buildings are being constructed next to each other. The aim of the construction project is to compare the cost and duration of construction work, the carbon footprint, and the comfort of living. In terms of comfort, a wooden apartment block is felt to be quieter and have a better indoor air quality than a concrete building, even if the values measured in the buildings are almost identical.

Construction of a wooden apartment block takes about two-thirds of the time needed for a concrete one. It is estimated that the construction costs of wood and concrete are very much the same. The advantage of wood is the rapidity of the construction work, but it is a more expensive material. A disadvantage of wood is the requirement for an automatic fire suppression system in every apartment.

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Source: Wink Sutton

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