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Another ambitious timber architecture project has come to the United States. ZGF Architects has revealed its remarkable extension of Portland International Airport that's topped by a massive wooden roof measuring a whopping 9 acres.

Residents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may soon get the opportunity to live in the world's new tallest wooden skyscraper. Designed by Michael Green Architecture, the ambitious project has been submitted to local planning authorities.

BIG has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery techniques to create a striking-looking and sustainable place of learning.

Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed plans for a new "eco district" in Switzerland. As we've come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, it's defined by an ambitious approach to sustainability, including a large amount of greenery.

Sustainable timber architecture is already relatively environmentally friendly, but there's always room for improvement. A new startup says it could reduce waste in the manufacturing process of cross-laminated timber by up to 30 percent using AI.

Described as one of the harshest campus locations in the world, Henning Larsen's new university for the Faroe Islands has been designed to take the sting out of the local climate, allowing students to enjoy the outdoors for 150 days more than usual.

British firm Giles Miller Studio recently completed its first residential project. Named Woven, the remarkable home is wrapped in an intricate screen made up of recycled plastic and will become almost totally covered in greenery over time.

Dorte Mandrup has been commissioned to design the new Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Canada. It will be partially buried into the ground, offering protection from extreme weather and ensuring it doesn't overly dominate the rugged natural landscape.

Students have built a research center to enable scientists to monitor bird life and climate change in a Spanish forest. The simple shelter takes its place remarkably well among the trees and was constructed from sustainably sourced timber.

The next World Expo fair won't begin until 2025, but initial architectural designs are already being revealed. This attractive example will consist of a top-heavy spiraling structure that pays homage to the Czech Republic's glassmaking tradition.

With its insulating properties and possibility of being produced sustainably, cork can be a superb building material. The Float, by Studio RAP is an excellent example of this and offers a cosy and comfortable light-filled home on the water.

Foster + Partners has been given the green light for an ambitious new project in London. The mixed-use development will feature significant sustainable design and, according to the firm, will be one of the city's largest timber buildings.