Japanese wood products company Sumitomo Forestry is building the world’s tallest wood skyscraper in Tokyo. Only 10% of the 1,148ft, 70-tower building will consist of steel; the interior structure will be entirely composed of wood.



Balconies on all four sides of the building’s exterior will facilitate the spread of greenery from the ground to the top floors, contributing to urban biodiversity. It is estimated that it will take 185,000 cubic metres of wood to complete the entire structure.

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