Armando Iachini: Norway Builds a Wooden Skyscraper
Norway is one of the countries that maintains its policy of building sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings , such as, the first skyscraper called Mjøstårnet , the tallest wooden building in the world . Building with sustainable materials The architect Arthur Buchardt, had the ambition to demonstrate the feasibility of constructing a building like this with sustainable materials , while being respectful with the environment and taking advantage of local products offered by nature, plus proving that it is possible to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases up to 85%. The Mjøstårnet building will have a total area of 11,300 square meters with 18 floors (80 meters high) , in which will provide: housing, restaurant services, common areas, offices and a hotel. Alongside, it will have a pool of 4,700 square meters. The inauguration of this skyscraper expects to be on March 2019 . This skyscraper already has been recognized for international awards on its