^ they can apply for something called an "alternative solution" under the building code. It requires much more extensive documentation to demonstrate why the construction method (in this case tall wood) is indeed safe and suitable, and is therefor quite expensive, but it can be done.

That was exactly the phrase she used — couldn’t remember it, top of my head.
 
Model at the "Toronto of the Future" exhibit today

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Is wood the new steel and concrete?

DAVID ISRAELSON
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Construction is planned to begin this spring on a 14-storey, 80-metre-tall academic building that will be built on a frame made of wood instead of steel. To date, it’s the largest tall mass timber structure of its kind to go up in North America.

The Academic Wood Tower will be built with columns, decks, bracing and a core that are made of glue-laminated timber. Typically, Canadian spruce, pine and fir are used.

 
Site Plan Approval application filed on May 22:


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I do appreciate that this addition improves on the Goldring Centre, which was originally supposed to look like this:

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That rendering looks complementary with the Moon in the background.
 
Fantastic. There aren't many projects in the pipeline about which I'm more excited than this one.
 
 
Wood'talism, giving new meaning to board formed cladding...

...and I'll show myself out now. :(
 

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