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Never fear: these funds are being directed to critically useful tasks of an earth-shattering priority like building a wooden skyscraper.
by contingencies 5y ago
Never fear: these funds are being directed to critically useful tasks of an earth-shattering priority like building a wooden skyscraper.
- wiglaf1979 5y agoI thought this was a joke or something but after googling it you aren't joking.... Wow... https://architectureau.com/articles/worlds-tallest-hybrid-timber-tower-to-be-built-in-sydney https://architectureau.com/articles/worlds-tallest-hybrid-ti... Hell of a bet on building more physical space with WFH and other factors making office space cheaper. Plus investing in a new building material concept. This seems like a passion project for someone high up in their food chain.
- justsomehnguy 5y agoHoly... completely with a "habitat" bullshit. > expected to cost $546 million and be completed in 2026. > Construction is expected to create 2500 additional jobs and generate $1 billion dollars in revenue annually.
- justsomehnguy 5y agoBTW, $546000 / 5y / 4000 persons = $27300 annually. But that wouldn't magically generate $1B/y out of thin air.
- ivanvas 5y agoInteresting. My knee-jerk reaction was "what a decadence". Then again, it might benefit somehow, just wondering how... A quote from the project page: "This project is not just about being green, it’s a whole systems approach to design, construction and habitation. It will demonstrate that change is possible and has many advantages for the planet, our cities and business." Sounds vague.
- crabmusket 5y agoOk but wooden skyscrapers are extremely cool. As a non-customer of Atlassian I'm glad my city will be getting a new landmark made of wood.