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Cross-Laminated Timber
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Definition
An engineered wood product made from layers of solid timber boards glued at right angles to each other. The cross-lamination distributes strength in two directions, giving CLT panel-like structural properties. It can be prefabricated to precise dimensions and used for floors, walls, and roofs.
Example
Tamedia Office Building in Zurich by Shigeru Ban (2013) uses a CLT structure assembled without steel connectors — joined entirely by timber dowels.