Japanese wood craftsmanship and digital technology
(2023) AAHM10 20231Department 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
- 2023
- 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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