Towering 85 meters above the Norwegian countryside, Mjøstårnet is the world's tallest wooden building, made almost entirely from the trees of neighboring forests. But as recently as the end of the 20th century, engineers thought it was impossible to build a wooden building over 6 stories tall. So how do wooden structures like this compare to steel and concrete skyscrapers? Stefan Al investigates. [Directed by Franz Palomares, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Stephen LaRosa].

Stefan Al: Could we build a wooden skyscraper?

Could we build a wooden skyscraper?

Wooden buildings could reduce the carbon footprint of construction by over 25%, redefining urban landscapes for the better.

Wooden skyscrapers, like Mjøstårnet, bring substantial reductions in carbon emissions, promoting an eco-friendlier urban growth.

CLT and glulam challenge steel and concrete by enabling quicker, quieter constructions and boosting resilience against disasters.