International conference “Wood-growing cities”

It will take place in Milan on May 24^th at the Auditorium of the “Gruppo 24 Ore”, via Monte Rosa 91, the international conference organized by promo_legno entitled “Wood-growing cities.” Free admission to availability.
Wood as a building material has gained importance, considered unthinkable until a few years ago.
The global awareness about the exploitation of natural resources and the environment has led to a new way of thinking in the field of architecture.
Research has made ​​significant improvements in fire safety and acoustics of wood construction and development of new materials combined with computerized calculation and production now allow new forms of design.
With the increasing use of wood in construction, in our cities and in our countries is flourishing a “second woods” and, with it, an important containment reservoir of carbon dioxide which contributes to improving the climate.
One of the oldest building materials contributes decisively to an architecture-conscious exploitation of resources, a familiar material is today stronger than a new versatility. These are the messages that wants to spread the international conference “Wood-growing cities”, by which is meant to raise public awareness about the transformation of wood as a building material for the construction of contemporary buildings.
Further information at www.promolegno.com.