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Japanese wood craftsmanship and digital technology

Nishizawa, Masako LU (2023) AAHM10 20231
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
Wood is increasingly being recognized as one of the most promising building materials on the market as a result of environmental challenges. Aside from the fact that wood is a sustainable material, it has the benefit of being high-quality, strong, flexible, and speedy to construct, which makes it a much more attractive material compared to its less sustainable counterpart.
The latest computational technologies allow architects to create new artistic expressions using 3D printers, assembly robots, laser cutters, milling machines, and CNC routers (computer numerical control).
With their exceptional precision, we are able to design perfect assemblies--without screws or visible metalwork--resulting in structures that will last a lifetime,... (More)
Wood is increasingly being recognized as one of the most promising building materials on the market as a result of environmental challenges. Aside from the fact that wood is a sustainable material, it has the benefit of being high-quality, strong, flexible, and speedy to construct, which makes it a much more attractive material compared to its less sustainable counterpart.
The latest computational technologies allow architects to create new artistic expressions using 3D printers, assembly robots, laser cutters, milling machines, and CNC routers (computer numerical control).
With their exceptional precision, we are able to design perfect assemblies--without screws or visible metalwork--resulting in structures that will last a lifetime, are simple to assemble, and will be aesthetically pleasing as well.
Traditionally, Japanese architecture has been noted for the high level of craftsmanship, precision, and simplicity employed to build wooden structures so that they can be constructed without the use of nails, screws, adhesives or modern power tools.
Through this study, I would like to explore the possibilities of wood when Japanese traditional construction methods and modern technology meet. (Less)
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author
Nishizawa, Masako LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM10 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Wood, Digital Technologies, CNC milling, Japanese joinery, Digital timber
language
English
id
9131077
date added to LUP
2023-06-28 15:36:01
date last changed
2023-06-28 15:36:01
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  abstract     = {{Wood is increasingly being recognized as one of the most promising building materials on the market as a result of environmental challenges. Aside from the fact that wood is a sustainable material, it has the benefit of being high-quality, strong, flexible, and speedy to construct, which makes it a much more attractive material compared to its less sustainable counterpart.
The latest computational technologies allow architects to create new artistic expressions using 3D printers, assembly robots, laser cutters, milling machines, and CNC routers (computer numerical control).
With their exceptional precision, we are able to design perfect assemblies--without screws or visible metalwork--resulting in structures that will last a lifetime, are simple to assemble, and will be aesthetically pleasing as well.
Traditionally, Japanese architecture has been noted for the high level of craftsmanship, precision, and simplicity employed to build wooden structures so that they can be constructed without the use of nails, screws, adhesives or modern power tools.
Through this study, I would like to explore the possibilities of wood when Japanese traditional construction methods and modern technology meet.}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Japanese wood craftsmanship and digital technology}},
  year         = {{2023}},
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