## 1 Introduction  
The global urban landscape is witnessing a significant paradigm shift in architectural planning and building practices, driven by imperatives of sustainability, resilience, and innovation. In this context, high-rise timber residential towers have emerged as a novel and promising solution, challenging conventional perceptions of skyscraper construction [1]. As the demand for urban housing continues to rise alongside concerns about climate change and resource depletion, exploring alternative building materials and methods becomes imperative [2]. Timber, once primarily associated with low-rise and traditional structures, is experiencing a renaissance in contemporary architectural discourse [3]. Advancements in engineered timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) have expanded the possibilities for timber construction to unprecedented heights [4, 5], exemplified by projects like the 73 m tall HAUT in the Netherlands [6], and the 85 m tall Mjsatrnet in Norway [7]. The utilization of timber offers several compelling advantages over conventional building materials like concrete and steel, including lower carbon emissions, faster construction times, and enhanced thermal performance [8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]. The integration of timber within interior spaces fostershetically pleasing settings, thereby upholding individual physiological health, affective disposition, and habitation quality [14, 15]. The inherent hygroscopic nature of wood, particularly prominent in tropical and subtropical climates, presents significant challenges for mass timber construction, necessitatingmeticulous moisture management strategies integrating both passive and active solutions. Effectively safeguarding against moisture throughout storage, transportation, and operation entails the application of weather-resistant membranes to the exteriors of engineered wood products like CLT panels during the manufacturing process, as evidenced by prior research [16]. Moreover, ensuring the protection of exposed timber end-grains, particularly in vertical orientations vulnerable to direct rainfall, emerges as a critical consideration during the construction phase. While studies [17] have demonstrated the commendable performance of wooden structures in hot and humid environments like those prevalent in Australia, exemplified by cases such as Monterey, it is paramount to meticulously address climate-specific factors throughout the phases of design, construction, and maintenance to mitigate potential degradation risks. The concept of high-rise timber residential towers represents a convergence of multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering, materials science, and environmental sustainability [18]. This interdisciplinary approach is essential for comprehensively assessing the feasibility, safety, and long-term viability of timber skyscrapers [19]. Key considerations include structural integrity, fire resistance, acoustic performance, moisture management, and life-cycle analysis, among others [20]. As this high-tech and research-oriented progress advances, wooden building configurations will continuously challenge the limits of height, unveiling new prospects for vertical urbanization. High-rise timber residential towers hold the potential to catalyze a shift towards more sustainable and resilient urban environments [21; 22]. By sequestering carbon dioxide within their structural elements, timber buildings contribute to mitigating climate change while offering esthetically pleasing and biophilic living spaces [23]. Additionally, the use of prefabricated timber components can streamline construction processes, reduce waste generation, and minimize disruption to surrounding communities [24]. Research on high-rise timber residential towers is scientifically significant as it has the potential to transform the construction industry towards sustainability, combat climate change, guide urban planning, foster engineering innovation, and improve occupants' health and well-being.