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Today's story: Mass timber is a new type of engineered wood that allows buildings to reach heights once thought impossible for timber. It’s efficient to build, environmentally friendly, and gaining popularity in cities around the world, especially in Europe. But challenges like fire safety and moisture still remain.
Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/771
Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/771
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