East London homes not set in concrete

摘要

A new residential construction project in London - said to be one the largest of its type - is employing cross-laminated timber (CLT) instead of concrete in order to save carbon. The Dalston Lane development in Hackney is to use more than 3,500m3 of the sustainable timber, making it the largest project of its kind globally, according to engineering company Ramboll. The 121 units are spread over 10 storeys. The overall height of the building is more than 33m. It will provide "significant residential capacity" over 12,500m~2, and more than 3,400m~2 of commercial space.