The construction of the world’s tallest timber tower, which will also be the tallest in Africa draws near. There is a possibility that the construction of the tower could start as soon as the end of 2024. The Burj Zanzibar, the planned sustainable apartment tower for Africa will compel the continent into the top green league worldwide. Already dubbed the “vertical green village”, it would represent an iconic landmark not only for the island.
The construction project would represent unprecedented success for the whole of Africa and a global environmental milestone. The project is the first of its kind in the world, being the first timber structure worldwide of such proportion. The design of the mixed-use apartment and commercial building was unveiled to the public in Muscat, Oman. Dutch architect Leander Moons brought forth the conception of the project. He noted that the Burj Zanzibar is not just an outstanding building but a new ecosystem for the future of life.
The Significance of the World’s Tallest Timber Tower for the African Continent
Once completed, the world’s tallest timber tower will set the pace for a shift to sustainable construction in the African continent. The residential tower with 266 residences is to be located in Fumba Town, Zanzibar, East Africa’s pioneering eco-town. The construction of the project will also improve tourist activities not only for Zanzibar but to neighboring countries. Constituting turquoise seas, white sandy beaches, and a UNESCO-protected historic Stone Town, Zanzibar recorded 15% annual growth in tourism in recent years and 6.8% economic growth. Once realized, Burj Zanzibar would be the highest timber building in the world and Africa’s first high-rise ever in this innovative technology. The construction project is set to revolutionize not only Africa’s construction industry but also the world’s. The project will entail the efforts of both local-based and international construction workforces to realize the project’s ambitions.
The Scope of Project of the Burj Zanzibar: The World’s Tallest Timber Tower
The world’s tallest timber tower, Burj Zanzibar, is planned as a hybrid timber tower set to be constructed in Fumba Town. A steel-reinforced concrete core is designed to meet all the fire safety standards needed for the safety of residents. It will also incorporate life safety standards that will help protect those inensure habiting the tower. The project’s implementation is to be executed by a consortium of leading specialists from various countries around the world. These entail countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and South Africa. Furthermore, it will entail Tanzania and the US. Green roof gardens. For aesthetics, the project will entail planted balconies to further reduce the carbon footprint of the building. It is expected that the Burj Zanzibar will be a widely visited new landmark for the island and beyond. This is not for only its appearance but also for its construction method.
The State of Affairs Over the Construction of the Burj Zanzibar
In general, the Zanzibar government and its neighboring allies are happy with the implementation of the world’s tallest timber tower project. It is set to promote locally available wood as a building material. This includes countries such as Tanzania and its vast land resources for agroforestry. The country is expected to benefit from the ambitious green mega project. Tanzania already has a large forest development in central Tanzania near Iringa that covers twice the size of New York. “An enlarged forest industry could create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the East African country”, said CPS Director Dietzold.
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