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Wood vs. Concrete Building Choice Takes Root in Vancouver Condo Market

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The current vogue in Canada for using high-tech wood products as a green building material has spawned a flurry of proposals for "timber towers." But some new concrete low-rise projects in the Vancouver area seem to be going against the grain. Proponents of concrete cite advantages that include acoustic privacy, building quality and return on investment. Its "green" qualities include durability and energy efficiency.

Source: The Globe and Mail (Toronto) for May 17. Read more.
 

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