Are TIMBER SKYSCRAPERS Fireproof? | America's Forests with Chuck Leavell | EarthX - video Dailymotion

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EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/   Chuck visits a 12-story timber skyscraper in Portland, Oregon, to learn about the engineering behind its construction.   About America's Forests with Chuck Leavell:  Let's face it, trees rock! And who better to get that message across than "Tree Man" Chuck Leavell, keyboardist with the "Rolling Stones," who combines his passion for music and trees to help raise awareness of the importance of our nation's forests.   This clip comes from Season 1, Episode 1: "America's Forests in Oregon."   Watch America's Forests with Chuck Leavell Mondays on EarthX & EarthXtra.   Subscribe to the EarthX Media channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@EarthXMedia   EarthX & EarthXtra  Love Our Planet.  The Official Network of Earth Day.    About Us:  At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.     EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers scientific, entertaining, educational, and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.    For more about EarthX Media, visit our website: https://earthxmedia.com/    FOLLOW US:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthxmedia/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxmedia  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthXMedia/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthxmedia  Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/earthxmedia    WHERE TO WATCH:   EarthX - Cable:  - Spectrum  - AT&T U-verse (1267)  - DIRECTV (267)  - Philo  - NCTC   EarthXtra - Free Streaming:  - Plex  - Fire TV  - Xumo  - Sling  - Vizio    #EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Conservation #EarthX #EarthXtra

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00:00So Anulet, this is the location of the new Framework Project.

00:08It is.

00:08Okay, how did this come about? Why here?

00:11So we were talking to a local community bank in Portland about how they wanted to redevelop their site.

00:16And we started to think about their values as a company.

00:19And so right around that time, we had found out that the USDA and some of the Softwood Lumber Council and others came out with a competition.

00:29It was called the Tallwood Building Competition.

00:31And you won.

00:33We did. We did.

00:34The building will be the bank's new headquarters, but will also provide stores, housing, office, and community space.

00:44But before Framework can break ground, the team must prove the building will be safe.

00:53The first concern is fire.

00:55We all think of wood as flammable, but CLT actually remains structurally sound when exposed to fire.

01:02This is because the outer surface becomes a char layer that keeps the inner layers from burning.

01:07Here's from burning.

01:08Here's from burning.

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