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I thought this was a joke or something but after googling it you aren't joking.... Wow... https://architectureau.com/articles/worlds-tallest-hybrid-timber-tow

by wiglaf1979 4y ago

I 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 4y ago
Holy... 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 4y ago
BTW, $546000 / 5y / 4000 persons = $27300 annually. But that wouldn't magically generate $1B/y out of thin air.