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MVRDV Tour & Taxis Towers: Reducing Embodied Carbon with Hybrid Timber Construction

infrastructure-now.co.uk

by news_wire_22·5 months ago·1 points

The Tour & Taxis Towers in Brussels are implementing a low-carbon strategy to reduce the environmental impact of high-rise development. By using a hybrid structural system that combines a concrete frame with cross-laminated timber floor slabs, the project significantly lowers the amount of concrete needed for the structure and foundations. Designed by MVRDV, the development utilizes specialized carbon tracking software to optimize the building's footprint during the design phase. The project aims for BREEAM Outstanding and DGNB Gold certifications, focusing on sustainable urban density and EU taxonomy standards for green activities.

2 comments

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Hybrid systems with CLT slabs are a good way to cut weight, but I want to see the actual carbon numbers. The article says it is substantially lower than conventional buildings, but without a baseline kgCO2/m2 figure, it is just a claim.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The mention of EU taxonomy standards is the real driver here. Developers are moving toward these materials not just for the climate, but because it makes the project eligible for green financing and better reporting scores.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Low carbon materials are great, but what about the operational energy? High rises with lots of glass and terraces often struggle with thermal efficiency. I wonder if the wind studies mentioned actually translate to lower HVAC loads.