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Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Buildings
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What is a primary reason for focusing on low-rise timber construction despite the excitement surrounding wood use in high-rise developments?
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Timber is only suitable for low-rise projects.
Low-rise construction represents a significant portion of the market with substantial potential for timber.
High-rise projects are less cost-effective than low-rise.
Timber cannot meet the structural requirements for high-rise buildings.
What structural system is used in the supermarket project to optimize the use of wood?
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Composite CLT purlin slabs
Stress skin panels made of plywood and LVL
Prefabricated light steel frames
Concrete structural systems with wood decoration
What is a major benefit of using timber in commercial buildings?
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Timber buildings do not require fireproofing.
Timber offers greater flexibility and quicker construction times than traditional materials.
Timber structures are automatically compliant with all building codes.
Timber can only be used in combination with steel structures.
How does the integration of timber into commercial building designs affect the environmental impact of the building?
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Timber use increases the carbon footprint of buildings.
The use of timber has no effect on a building's environmental impact.
Timber reduces the overall environmental impact by serving as a carbon sink.
Only recycled timber has a positive environmental impact.
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