Bill Gates’ $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his ma
- Posted on September 15, 2026
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Bill Gates’ $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his ma
Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was originally planned with high-quality old-growth timber, but concerns over the threatened northern spotted owl changed the mansions construction plans. Bill Gates ultimately used reclaimed wood from old industrial buildings and invested millions in timber recycling, turning salvaged wood into a premium architectural material.
