This paper describes recent research and development of a new system for multi-storey prestressed timber buildings in New Zealand. The new system gives oppor tunities for much greater use of timber and engineered wood products in large buildings, using innovative technologies for creating high-quality buildings with large open spaces, excellent living and working environments, and resistance to hazards such as earthquakes, fires and extreme weather events.

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SUMMARY: The choice of the best floor solution has always been a key issue in the design and construction of multi-storey timber buildings. Strict performance requirements such as effective acoustic separation of inter-tenancy floors

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