Another trend leading interview, still waiting to see the Guardian Newspapers Science jurno to pick up on the wooden skyscraper story. "..Brisbane, Australia.. Sydney, Australia and (cruel pause)........Adelaide Australia" and those us in Melbourne give a vocal DAMMIT.

I found a good series of articles about modern timber buildings. They are worth a read if you want to know more about this potential change in the construction industry

Part One - Timber buildings: why and how Australia’s poised to build them bigger and better - http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/timber-buildings-why-and-how-australia-s-poised-to

Part Two - Laminated veneer lumber (LVL): product review and leading case study - http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/product-review/laminated-veneer-lumber-lvl-product-review-and-lea

Part Three - Cross laminated timber (CLT): Australia’s rising star - http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/cross-laminated-timber-clt-australia-s-rising-star