Posted Dec 4, 2012, 12:15 AM
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Wood rot? Termites? Infestations? Foundation sitting in water and mud? Maintenance costs (you think Olympic Village's sustainable facilities are costly!)?
What about the glues used to make the beams? The default glues are very heavy with chemicals that you don't want to be exposed to 24/7. Yes, you can get low-VOC materials, but there goes any prospect of cost savings.
I'd be very surprised if any developer - no matter how green their heart - could justify building something like this. Nevertheless, it's great to see thinking outside of the box.
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