Non_standard Wood: A practice based design research in the fabrication of complex wood construction

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    Abstract

    Non-Standard elements in architecture bear the promise of a better more specific performance (Oosterhuis 2003). A new understanding of design evolves, which is focusing on open ended approaches, able to negotiate between shifting requirements and to integrate knowledge on
    process and material. Using parametric design tools and computer controlled production facilities Copenhagens Centre for IT and Architecture undertook a practice based research into performance based non-standard element design and mass customization techniques. In close cooperation with wood construction software- and machine industry we fabricated a 1:1 demonstrator show casing the potential for performance due to digital fabrication in this sustainable material. The production of a custom made design tool helped not only to explore design variations while keeping up the link to digital production machinery, but the integration of traditional wood craft techniques. The extensive use of self adjusting, load bearing wood-wood joints contributed to ease in production and assembly of a performance based architecture.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2009
    Number of pages14
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event Architecture and Stages in the Experience City - Aalborg, Denmark
    Duration: 4 Sept 20094 Sept 2009

    Conference

    Conference Architecture and Stages in the Experience City
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityAalborg
    Period04/09/200904/09/2009
    OtherArkitektur, performativitet

    Keywords

    • performative design
    • wood
    • wood contruction
    • parametric design
    • digital fabrication
    • digital architecture
    • digital crafting
    • mass customization

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