With Carbon12, Kaiser + Path has set a new standard for what’s possible in sustainable development in the United States. The eight-story structure built with Oregon-made cross-laminated timber (CLT) became the tallest wood building in the United States upon its completion

Carbon12 combines modern luxury and environmental responsibility, with sophisticated technology and sustainability features built-in. Along with the inherent environmental benefits of wood, Carbon12 is better equipped to handle an earthquake or other natural disaster than any other residential building in the country, thanks to its buckling-restrained brace frame core. The building also features a solar-ready roof, an underground mechanical parking system, and ground-floor retail spaces to anchor it within the surrounding community.

The building measures 85 feet (26 m) high for 8 floors, with two ground-floor retail spaces that activate the neighborhood beneath 14 condominium units (2 units per floor). Each unit has a recessed balcony and a dedicated elevator entrance. It has an underground Automated parking system, which is remote controlled that moves cars to their parking spots on a conveyor system. The building employs mass timber, glued laminated timber (glulam), and CLT (cross-laminated timber) in its structural system. Steel is used in the core and for connecting braces, and concrete for the basement, ground floor, and garage (automated garage).

The spacious, 1,600 square-foot wood-filled residences feature floor-to-ceiling glass and light-filled open-floor plans, equipped with seismic alarm technology and spacious patios. There are no shared walls between units that provide a similar acoustic experience as living in a detached single-family home.

Carbon12 is constructed with sustainably harvested and certified CLT, a renewable structural building material that sequesters carbon and acts as a natural insulator that dampens sound and holds in warmth. 132 tons of carbon were sequestered in the CLT, glulam columns and beams of Carbon12. Additionally, having exposed wood interiors provide biophilic experiences, and timber’s ability to char delivers natural fire protection. Furthermore, Carbon12 uses a Buckling-restrained brace frame system to handle an earthquake or other natural disasters.

According to en.Wikipedia; kaiserpath.com. Source of photo: internet