Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of … wood. As he details in this intriguing talk, it's not only possible to build safe wooden structures up to 30 stories tall (and, he hopes, higher), it's necessary.

Why we should build wooden skyscrapers | Michael Green

Some of the world's greatest artists, designers, photographers and architects showcase their work and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

Share Why we should build wooden skyscrapers | Michael Green

Sign up to save your podcasts

Why we should build wooden skyscrapers | Michael Green

Why we should build wooden skyscrapers | Michael Green

More shows like TED Talks Art

TED Talks Daily

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Arts & Ideas

TED Talks Education

TED Talks Daily (HD video)

TED Business

TED Talks Society and Culture

TED Talks Science and Medicine

TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing

TED Health

TED Tech

The Lonely Palette

The Week in Art

Worklife with Adam Grant

Talk Art

Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art lovers

The Great Women Artists

The Art Angle

A brush with...

How to Be a Better Human

ReThinking