World's tallest wood building completed: 18 storeys

Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 08:32 in Earth & Climate

The mass wood structure and façade has been completed for UBC's Brock Commons student residence -- the world's tallest wood building at 18 storeys (53 metres, about 174 feet) -- four months ahead of schedule, showcasing the advantages of building with wood.

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