New Workflows for Digital Timber

Tom Svilans, Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, Martin Tamke, Jonas Runberger, Kai Strehlke, Martin Antemann

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Abstract

This chapter describes a research thread at CITA which explores how computation and a challenging of traditional material practice can impact the use of timber in architectural design and fabrication. Several past research projects at CITA have demonstrated the potential for streamlining the design-to-production process using computational tools, and the value of working in concert with the inherent properties of wood. Current research continues this thread through a participation in the Innochain research network1 and collaboration with industrial partners White arkitekter and Blumer-Lehmann AG. Through the embedding of digital tools within established timber design a fabrication processes, new workflows are proposed which could lead to more intelligent design decisions, optimized building components, and new timber morphologies.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDigital Wood Design
EditorsFabio Bianconi, Marco Filippucci
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2019
Pages93-134
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-03675-1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-03676-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Wood design
  • complex timber structures
  • parametric design and fabrication strategies
  • optimization of wood architectures
  • digital wood workflows

Artistic research

  • No

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