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We probably don’t need more skyscrapers in the world, but what if they were made entirely out of wood and were extremely sustainable, would you give it a shot? Beyond aesthetics and cozy vibes, towering wooden structures around the globe are reshaping skylines and the urban fabric.

When the fabric of the city is approached with sensitivity to human nature, it transforms into a tapestry of experiences that invite inhabitants to walk, work, and live with a sense of belonging. This is the core of what we now know as Placemaking.

Towers and skyscrapers are iconic structures that play a massive role in defining their city’s skyline. These structures are often achieved by parametric design tools that enable the execution of complex, visionary projects and design ideas.

Today, 56% of the world’s population (4.4 billion inhabitants) lives in cities, and with the rise of vertical forests, this trend is expected to continue, with the urban population doubling its current size by 2050. At that point, nearly 7 of 10 people will live in cities.