Quick Glance: Architect expresses concern over fire risks and delays switch to sustainable building materials like engineered timber
- The fear of fires after the Grenfell tragedy is delaying the switch to more sustainable building materials, according to a leading architect.
- Mr Waugh is the designer of the new six-storey Black and White Building in east London, which is the UK's tallest office block constructed from engineered timber.
- There is no consensus among experts regarding the fire risks of engineered timber.
- Building with timber is quicker and cleaner compared to concrete.
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