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Woven flax structure creates sustainable waves30 August 2024ProductsHybrid flax fibre/CLT roof for prototype pavilion enables column-free spansHybrid flax fibre/CLT roof for prototype pavilion enables column-free spansRegion: EuropeMore: University of StuttgartFlax industryMaterialsStephen CousinsCLT structuresSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyBio-based construction
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