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Denmark has added a striking new landmark to its skyline with the completion of TRÆ, a 256 ft tall timber tower in Aarhus that now stands as the country’s tallest wooden building. The project recently opened and is drawing attention for combining large-scale timber construction with extensive use of recycled materials, including discarded wind turbine blades, reclaimed windows, and reused aluminum panels. TRÆ reaches 256 ft (78 m) tall and ranks among the tallest modern timber buildings in the world. …Its height places it slightly below Ascent in Milwaukee… The word “TRÆ” translates to tree and timber in Danish. …Inside, exposed timber surfaces dominate the interiors and give the spaces a warm natural appearance. …the building uses a hybrid structural system common in many modern wooden high-rises. Engineered timber forms much of the frame, including glulam columns and cross-laminated timber floor slabs. Concrete cores improve structural stability and fire resistance, while steel reinforcements were installed in selected areas. [See the architect’s project site for more images – lendager.com]