POSCO E&C partners with National Institute of Forest Science for hybrid construction tech

POSCO E&C has signed a partnership with the National Institute of Forest Science to jointly develop a hybrid construction technology that combines domestic wood with steel materials, the construction firm said Wednesday. With timber architecture gaining global attention for its low carbon emission and eco-friendliness, the agreement aims to support Korea’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal by securing advanced green building technologies and expanding the use of locally sourced wood. Green building refers to construction designed to minimize environmental damage by promoting a green building ecosystem, expanding green remodeling, increasing zero-energy buildings and fostering related technologies, all of which are aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Under the partnership, the two entities plan to accelerate the development of various wood structure design models for different types of residential facilities, such as apartments and mixed-use houses, according to the POSCO affiliate. Both sides also agreed to codevelop hybrid structural components by combining timber and steel, whileWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times