"World-first" twisting tower is made from timber that bends itself into shape

Moisture is usually bad news for timber, at least if you plan to use it for building purposes. This is largely because it can cause the material to crack and warp as it dries out, features hardly conducive to the idea of structural integrity. But one group of researchers in Germany is investigating how this process can actually be harnessed for more efficient construction, manifesting in a magnificent tower made up of timber pieces that twisted themselves into shape.

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Category: Architecture

Tags:

• Building and Construction
• cross-laminated timber
• Timber
• University of Stuttgart

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2XtcWRx