I had a home in the 90's that had laminated structural beams, I don't live there any more, but last time I drove past it was still standing. I think its pretty

I had a home in the 90's that had laminated structural beams, I don't live there any more, but last time I drove past it was still standing. I think its pretty common for housing in Australia, here's some info https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/materials/explainer-everything-you-need-to-know-about-mass-timber/ https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/materials/expla... Laminated plywood has been used for a long time (70's?), and has been used as cross bracing on timber framed houses. There's also all the sorts of chipboard which although aren't structural are glued. So I suppose there's a fairly long history there with glued timbers. Its the usage as multi storey buildings that is new I guess. Edit: apparently plywood was first made in 1797 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plywood, wow