Building with timber is on the increase, with up to 12 major high rise projects planned across the country. Globally, the bar for timber construction is being raised, Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry Co has plans to put up a 350 m timber tower in Tokyo.

Lendlease has provided a first look inside 25 King, the world's tallest engineered timber office building.

There is always a tendency to keep doing whatever has been done before, even when it's clearly no longer the best option.

The fascinating thing about building with timber is that its strength is akin to concrete and steel, it can be produced economically in a factory environment and most importantly boasts a plethora of sustainability benefits.