In order to keep up with population surges in ever-expanding cities, in a way that is not harmful to our planet, it is crucial to utilise new technologies that use sustainable materials. This is where off-site timber construction that can provide quick-to-assemble, high-quality housing with low carbon emmisions comes in as a potential solution. The installation is called MultiPly and it’s a modular timber pavilion created in collaboration between the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Waugh Thistleton Architects and ARUP. Well, it’s believed to signal a new way to design and build houses and cities. “The main objective of this project is to publicly discuss how environmental challenges can be addressed through innovative and affordable construction,” says Andrew Waugh of Waugh Thistleton Architects.

Source: Irish Examiner January 16, 2020 21:11 UTC