Tallest timber building planned in Canada

Tentative plans are being formulated to build the world’s tallest multi-use wood structure, according to the latest market report of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).

Prince George, British Columbia has been earmarked as the site for the structure, which is to house the Wood Innovation and Design Centre, largely funded by the provincial government.

The project is expected to get under way in 2012 at a cost of US$7.5m.

The centre will have research and academic programmes on innovative wood building products and technologies, while the rest of the building will be available for retail, commercial and residential use.