Preparing to build the world's first 'wooden city' in Sweden


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Stockholm, dt. 30 June 2023 Friday

We all have heard about wooden skyscrapers in the world but can you imagine that there can be a city in the world which is made entirely of wood. Although there is no such city so far, Sweden is working on planning to build its first wooden city. Sweden has announced to build the world's largest wooden city. If everything goes according to plan, the world will have the largest wooden city by 2027.

Stockholm will become a city of wood

Sweden to build Stockholm Wood City in Sikla. Danish studio Henning Larsson and Swedish firm White Architects are behind the idea of ​​making this an entirely wooden city. The city will cover 250,000 square kilometers. According to real estate developer Atrium Ljungberg, this will be the world's largest wooden city.

According to the report, Annika Uns, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg said that we are proud to present Stockholm Wood City. This is not only an important step for us as a company, but also a historic precedent for Swedish innovation capabilities. This wooden city represents our future.

When will the work on 'Stockholm Wood City' begin?

Construction of Stockholm Wood City will begin in 2025 and is targeted for completion by 2027. The city that will be built in Sikla will involve many types of construction. 7000 new offices and 2000 new housing units will be built in this city. In which many stores and restaurants will also be opened. It will be developed in 25 blocks.

The people who have the idea to build this city say that all the wood used in the construction work will be fire resistant. At the time of construction, the protection of forests will be taken care of and natural elements will also be included in the building.

How much will it cost to build Stockholm Wooden City?

According to the report, Stockholm Wood City will cost 12 billion dollars to build. According to Indian rupees, this project will cost 11,486 crore rupees. The completion of Stockholm Wood City will make it the world's largest wooden city, but it is not the only structure in the world made of wood. Switzerland is set to become home to the world's tallest wooden residential building. The building will surpass the 280-foot-tall Majostarnet Tower in Brumunddal, Norway.

Buildings made of wood are best for health

According to one study, wooden buildings can store up to 700 million tons of carbon per year. A wooden building is considered best in terms of health. Many studies have shown that wooden buildings provide better air quality, reduce stress and increase productivity.

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