Throughout the term we have been developing a modular structural system which uses Ponderosa Pine timber poles. Round-wood timber products are in their most structural and natural form. Hollow steel tube connections became an important aspect of our kit of parts. A driving concept was constructing a primary structure which allows for simple, tenant-built units.... Continue Reading →

After gaining inspiration from raw-wood precedents like the Roundwood House by Rural Studio, we have been developing a system for using timber poles in their most structural and natural form. The unique hollow steel tube connection inspired us to research more complex wood connections that we may employ. The system of constructing a canopy for... Continue Reading →

 After gaining inspiration from raw-wood precedents like the Roundwood House by Rural Studio, we have been developing a system for using timber poles in their most structural and natural form. The unique hollow steel tube connection was a low-stress precursor to our current modular steel connection, and promises to provide a mass-producible system for connecting... Continue Reading →