article_snippet: We've calculated that the North American forests grow enough wood for a 20-story wood building every 8-10 minutes.
article_snippet: The climate story is really happening at both ends of the argument -- by using more wood we encourage countries around the world to plant more trees.
article_snippet: About 20% of man's carbon footprint comes from deforestation, this creates an important incentive for reforestation," man said.
article_snippet: However, the real savings from wood come when all the cost elements of making a tall building are taken into account.
article_snippet: What you need to do if you want an economic wood solution is to think about all the aspects from outset.