Amsterdam has plans in the future for a new residential tower made from wood. Arch Daily reports that the tower will be 73 meters (240 feet) tall and will become The Netherland’s tallest timber framed building.
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(Design rendering of HAUT, Amsterdam’s newest tall timber building. Photo credit: Team V Architectuur)
The project is called HAUT, short for “Haute Couture,” and will located next to the Amstel River. HAUT will be designed by Team V Architectuur with Lingotto, Nicole Maarsen and ARUP.
The building will be made up of 55 apartment units within the 21-story building. The interiors are currently designed with exposed wood and large windows overlooking the river and city.
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(Photo credit: Team V Architectuur)
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(Photo credit: Team V Architectuur)
The sustainability of building with wood is also apparent in HAUT. Arch Daily says that over three million kilos of carbon dioxide will be stored in the cross-laminated pieces once completed. Energy-generating facades and wastewater purification systems are also planned to reach a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Outstanding rating.
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(Photo credit: Team V Architectuur)
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(Photo credit: Team V Architectuur)