An Oregon State University and University of Oregon Collaboration
This research aimed at furthering an understanding of the structural possibilities for architects when considering the geometry defined by origami folding techiniques. The design components of point, line, plane and volume are directly related to the vertex, folds, paper, and structure involved with origami. This research focused primarily on how this knowledge could be applied... Continue Reading →
As my graduate presentation, I was able to present the graduate research project that I have been a part of this term and will continue throughout the year. The project is developing affordable, panelized housing utilizing Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) sourced from Freres Lumber in Oregon. The goal of this project is to construct a... Continue Reading →
The project is inspired by Frei Otto's institute for lightweight structures in the 1970s. The structure is a public piece of art, a lightweight timber canopy meant for various purposes like meeting space, community gathering, recitals, open-air theatre/ performance area and is located in Hageby Sweden, and completed in 2019 and officially opened in September... Continue Reading →
Amanda Stanton M.S. Terminal Project: Reusing Mass Timber: An Investigation of the Opportunities and Challenges The exploration of the end-of-life of mass timber materials has little information. As mass timber buildings become increasingly constructed and used, the question of what will happen to the products at the end-of-life of the building comes into question. Currently,... Continue Reading →
This project is funded through a Wood Innovation Grant and proposes retrofitting existing multi-family housing buildings with a new envelope system that can be applied directly over the existing facade. Within the west coast lies the Cascadia subduction zone which has a return period of 400-600 years. We are due for a catastrophic earthquake at... Continue Reading →
This site is located in the heart of SE Portland. Within the vibrant Sunnyside neighborhood, Portland Nursery reside just at the western base of Mt. Tabor. Around October, the winds from the Columbia River basin can pick up while the Portland rain returns. It is very likely that this event will have inclement weather but... Continue Reading →
Work by: Honour Colby, Payton Narancic, Connor Rich and Ted Stephenson Perspective from park Our stage is located in Eugene Oregon as a performance space for local student bands. As Oregon university students, we have attended house shows that result in trashed front yards and angry neighbors. This transportable timber structure provides a safe and... Continue Reading →
Carbon Sequestration is an important aspect of bio-based materials in the scope of climate change mitigation. The carbon that is stored in wood, aka biogenic carbon, is often excluded from traditional LCA calculations under the carbon neutrality assumption which presumes that emissions lost from the harvest and use of trees will eventually be re-sequestered into... Continue Reading →
The Eugene Saturday Market Amphitheater is a seasonal installation meant to provide a performance space for local artists and bands in the Eugene Saturday Market during the spring/summer time. While the structure's primary purpose is to serve artists and therefore act as the focal point within the market, the bandshell can also serve a variety... Continue Reading →
by Ryan Decius, Dylan O'Brien, Simone O'Halloran, and Talina Nelson Our stage is located in Telluride, Colorado, specifically designed for the Telluride Jazz Festival. However, there are a multitude of other festivals that occur in Telluride between May and October that the stage could be used for. The plan, section, and elevation of this stage... Continue Reading →
Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age 