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Construction Begins on Japan's Tallest Wooden Building

TOKYO, Jan 11 (News On Japan) - Foundations are being laid for an 18-story, 84-meter tower in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, set to become the tallest wooden building in Japan, embracing the shift towards sustainable construction.

With a total floor space of 28,000 square meters designated for rental offices, Mitsui Fudosan announced the commencement of construction on January 11.

The project, featuring a wooden frame from the 4th to 17th floors, introduces innovative fire-resistant technologies that can withstand flames for up to three hours, a first in Japan. CO2 emissions during the construction of the wooden frame are expected to be about 30% less than conventional steel-framed buildings.

The completion date is scheduled for September 2026, which will make it the tallest and largest wooden building in Japan upon inauguration.

The trend of constructing wooden buildings with environmental consideration continues to grow, following the completion of a 44-meter tall all-wooden building by Obayashi Corporation in 2022, and Tokyo Marine Group's plan to complete a 100-meter tall wooden building by 2028.

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