Reader Response Summary Draft 2

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 The article, “Will Pure Wooden High-Rise Building Be a Game Changer for Decarbonisation, Obayashi Corporation’s Challenge” by (Clark and Duan, 2023), examines how Obayashi Corporation employs wooden construction to create competitive buildings with a smaller carbon footprint.

The Port Plus, Obayashi Yokohama Training Centre, use cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) as key structural elements. What sets Port Plus apart from similar buildings is the implementation of rigid cross joints, which bind columns and beams using glued in rods (GIR) and a Japanese carpentry technique known as Nuki. (Port Plus, n.d.). Another feature of Port Plus is the use of "O･Mega Wood" which offers fire resistance and earthquake protection comparable to traditional buildings that are made of concrete and steel. (Obayashi, 2016). Especially in an earthquake-prone country like Japan, wooden construction can be a viable alternative to the conventional building materials. The adoption of all-wood construction is a step towards achieving Japan's environmental goals. According to Clark and Duan (2023), monetary subsidies provided for the construction of Port Plus highlights the Japanese government's 2050 net zero emissions target (Statement by Prime Minister's Office). Thesis Statement:
Fully wooden buildings like the Port Plus have the potential to create a viable solution to building construction. The use of only wood can be used to reduce carbon emissions without compromising features like fire and earthquake safety, though there is an arguement to be made that the cost of these buildings outweigh the potential benefits.

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