Buildings of the Future: The Timber Construction Revolution | FD Engineering

Buildings of the Future: The Timber Construction Revolution | FD Engineering

An engineering revolution is underway. Driven by dedicated individuals who are building extraordinary machines that will change our lives.

Construction currently accounts for a staggering percentage of the world’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This film explores the mind-blowing world of timber buildings for a more sustainable future.
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[VRtechman]

Mass Timber Construction sounds like a great idea. But i think we could do better Prefabricated Pressed Hemp Beams. 🤔

[danzac]

I’m sure the 1000 year old church was built with solid slow grown oak or similar. I’m sure quick grown timber glued together will not compare in terms of longevity

[zjgw]

Ground breaking and exciting stuff. Big thumbs up. 👍

[santaclaus]

If nano-cellulose replaces glass, it would be ideal for solar cells because, as it conducts electricity, it would eliminate the need for wiring on the cell surface. This would increase the effective area of ​​the cell (higher yield) and simplify the production process (lower production costs and production time, less dependence on key raw material copper).

[katrielp]

You should put in the description the year that these documentaries were made. This video is about 3 years old.

[brianwellman]

Some of the information is not correct. They said you can’t build a floor of a building in a week in any other material. They were doing that in the Burge Khalifa, which is the tallest building in the world.

[blackbelt]

They put it in a kiln to dry it out but what about moisture re-absorption? My old house creaks in high humidity. Not doubting them, just curious how they deal with it.

[ScottCovert]

We tried that in the United States already. The Great Chicago Fire, the Great Michigan Fire, and the Peshtigo Fire (all of 1871) forced the switch from timber to steel in buildings.

Not only were the fires devastating to the people of the Midwest, but forested areas in Michigan were stripped entirely to provide new lumber and the effects on the environment are still felt today (ex. Singapore, MI)

[fjeinca]

It’s HYBRID (wood & concrete). Not purely wood, and the ultra-fancy engineered lumber and fastener suppliers score major $ profits.

[julieisthatart]

I am very impressed with the living tree building. I daydreamed such a building in childhood, 1950s. I wanted it to be both expansive and cozy. Full of birds, flowers, ferns, mosses, and fungi. And in my dream it had both fireplaces and pools.

[zacharyrasner]

High-rise out of timber? sounds like a massive fire waiting to be set by the concrete competitors. great idea but i think the fire risk due to idiots is way to great.

[Smene_SmeWhere_SaysHi]

Interesting! However the forests shown in this video 'appeared' to be mostly monoculture forests which MUST be avoided. As long as the natural biodiverse essence of an existing forest can be maintained and not simply clear cut then I might be inclined to say yes to this. Strict non self regulation MUST be in place to protect that forests general well-being. I also like the concept of a living building which was not looked at in any great detail in this video.

[taunteratwill]

Great idea!! Make it higher and more flammable!!
Way too many people on Earth, somebody do something! 😂

[ChinchillaBONK]

Timber and Concrete don't exactly overlap in their uses. Concrete is also used a lot in building foundation.
Can we grow timber trees that quickly to replace concrete in the world AND replace chopped down trees without detriment to existing forests?

[DanH-uf]

One World Trade Center is built like a fortress for a reason.

[HappyRescues]

Lol .. its like putting together a massive Ikea cabinet

[Geosynchronus]

Going to start framing a 5 story prefab in about a week in Kitchener Ontario

[johnmorgan-gcly]

But why use timber(wood) though?
Don't we, at present have alternate materials that are also environmentally friendly, and cheaper to produce than wood, which is in relatively limited supply ?

[ramonperez-rlws]

Japan is a great example of using timber.

[tysonb]

Why not build it out of compressed carbon instead of glued wood. There are new house builds with engineered flooring beams and the firefighters refuse to go in the house if it's burning for fear of falling thru the melting floor. This is not good.