An Oregon State University and University of Oregon Collaboration
Our fabrication proposal modifies our architectural proposal by replacing our columns with a reciprocal frame and altering all member sizes to be made with the available MPP scraps of which we will use solely 1.75" thick MPP to create square cross section members. Reviewers were primarily concerned with the lack of function of our proposal... Continue Reading →
The biggest learning outcome for this midterm review was experimenting with the different types of connections to make our design work. We worked with both 2D and 3D models and found the different outcomes for both and how to even add dimension with the different types of angled cuts on each member. As we spent... Continue Reading →
In reflection of the midterm review, we are confident in the direction of the project. The feedback overall about the canopy design was largely hesitant. Many reviewers were non convinced that the column connection was enhancing the overall design. The bridge design was well received, but the walking surface and guardrails left some to be... Continue Reading →
Namhyuck Ahn, Riley Greenheck, Ben Stalker, Joshua Spiegelman coastal-grove_midterm-presentationDownload
Our team has has been investigating the conditions and limitations of a rose shaped reciprocal system. The system we are working with provides mainly two unique challenges firstly being that it is constrained to a singular n-sided polygon as it's footprint, like a dome and secondly that it's shape is directly linked to the member... Continue Reading →
The utilization of and advances in mass timber over the last decade have changed our perceptions of construction materials and building today. As mass timber buildings are rising in interest to the architectural design profession, the Building Industry as a whole is taking the initiative to further understand and develop new and more efficient solutions... Continue Reading →
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 →
Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age 