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It will be called Stockholm Wood City and will be the largest wooden city in the world. It will house 7,000 offices and 2,000 homes over an area of over 250,000 square meters

Swedish developers are preparing to build the largest wooden city in the world, setting the stage for a possible domino effect of similar projects around the world. This is a very important project, as the use of wood in urban construction has been shown to produce significantly lower carbon emissions than conventional building materials.

However, there are perplexities and risks. The biggest one is the fire safety associated with wooden buildings, although this is a moot point. In fact, supporters say that fears of a fire can be ruled out if the right precautions are taken.

7,000 offices and 2,000 homes, over 250,000 square meters

But let's get back to the main news. Real estate developer Atrium Ljungberg announced the completion of the largest wooden urban construction project in the world in Stockholm. It will house 7,000 offices and 2,000 homes over an area of more than 250,000 square meters. It will create a mix of workplaces, homes, restaurants and shops and will cost approximately $1.4 billion. Designed by architectural firms White Arkitekter and Henning Larsen, construction of “Stockholm Wood City” is expected to start in 2025 and will take a decade to complete.

The advantages of building in solid wood, also for the environment

With the construction industry responsible for almost 40% of global emissions, the choice to build with solid wood – which includes a range of engineered wood products used in construction – is a topic of great concern for the climate.

The advantages of wooden buildings are many, both for the environment and for people's health and well-being. Indeed, as demonstrated by various research studies, wooden buildings provide better air quality, reduce stress, increase productivity and store carbon dioxide for as long as they are in use.

The project also has several other environmental benefits. The emphasis on office space is a way to fill the shortfall in workplaces south of central Stockholm, to shorten commute times for more people. In a country where energy supply and efficiency are high on the national agenda, the project will focus on self-produced, stored and shared energy.

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