Explore how steel-timber hybrid structures are transforming sustainable construction, combining the strength of steel with the eco-benefits of timber. Learn how these innovations reduce carbon emissions, cut costs, and enable taller, more resilient buildings. Watch as they pave the way for greener, more efficient cities.

This book explores the evolution of material usage in high-rise buildings, noting that hybrid structures have come to dominate the world’s tallest buildings. It provides an in-depth discussion of the rise of steel-timber hybrid structures, highlighting their architectural appeal, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Drawing on six case studies, the book emphasises the potential of combining steel and timber to reduce carbon emissions and offer architectural versatility, enabling longer spans and thinner floors. While emphasising these benefits, it also addresses the barriers and challenges facing the industry, such as inconsistent data on costs and carbon impact, as well as resistance to change within the industry. It calls for greater transparency, collaboration, and funding to facilitate the transition to wider adoption, envisioning a future where steel-timber hybrids reshape urban landscapes.

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