
Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
People Fixing the World
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The Carbon Capture and Storage of Buildings
timber can be even stronger, especially if you make it out of hard woods. When wood burns, the charcoal that it produces is actually extremely insulating. And engineers can use that same principle, as long as they also insure that the charcoal doesn't fall off. As an architect, michael thinks wood is practical, beautiful and most importantly to day, an ally in the fight against climate change.
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