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The Ridge CLT façade : Strong engineering and design rationale
Compiled by Tarren Bolton
Cape Town ’ s newest 6-star Green Star Design awarded commercial building , the Ridge in the V & A Waterfront , incorporates cross-laminated timber ( CLT ) in its façade , facilitating natural indoor temperature control , and speaks to the sustainability ethos of the developers .
SARAH DA PINA
The Ridge – showing the unique feature of the CLT façade .
8 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021 // www . timberiq . co . za