What is the film about?

Ever wondered what a plyscraper is? What material can help to lower blood pressure just by looking at it? How can we help reduce carbon emissions while still constructing the homes we need? Kong Studio was asked to create an eye-catching animation to showcase wood as a sustainable building material.

‘Will we all Live in ‘Plyscrapers in the Future?’ is the first episode of the ‘Rethink the Future’ series available now on BBC iPlayer. Using more wood in building construction can be renewable, safe and climate-friendly.

What influenced it?

Wooden textures and sounds.

A little background information...

Kong Studio was asked by BBC Ideas to create an eye-catching animation to showcase wood as a sustainable building material. This includes the use of super-strength cross-laminated timber in ‘plyscrapers’.

How was the film made?

The script and voiceover were provided by Radio 4 and Countryfile presenter Tom Heap. They provided the perfect roots to get animator and motion designer, Joe Blaxland’s creative cogs turning. Developed with the guidance of BBC Ideas Executive editor, Bethan Jinkinson, Joe worked on the storyboard and style. Visual features include natural tones and traditional wood textures throughout.