TOKYO -- With its sleek modern design, the 44-meter, 11-story Port Plus building stands out even in Yokohama's posh Naka Ward. But what really sets it apart from other buildings in the neighborhood is that 90% of its structural elements are made with wood.
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About 90% of this 11-story high-rise built by Obayashi is made from wood. (Photo by Shugo Tamura)
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