Science Illustrated

WITHSTANDS BOTH FIRE AND WATER

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Although the building is made from wood, it meets all requiremen­ts to fire safety. The wood elements have been covered with plywood mixed with fibreglass, which would take 1-2 hours to burn.

Wood is not the only constructi­on material in the 53-m-high building. The foundation­s are of concrete, and the roof is made from steel beams and metal sheets covered by rubber membranes, which protect the wood against rain.

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