Differentiated Tensile Wood-laminate Morphologies

Description
Diploma Thesis at the ICD, University of Stuttgart
Year
2011
Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Type
Thesis
Keywords
Installation, Research, University, Thesis, Computation, Digital Fabrication, Selected, Tensile Structure

This diploma thesis explores the potential of a cable-net structure composed of lightweight laminated timber elements to span large areas while providing weather protection.

A full-scale prototype was constructed using laser-cut, form-laminated veneers designed to accommodate the range of angles generated by the overall double-curved surface.

The thesis received an honorable mention at the 2012 Diploma Prize of the University of Stuttgart.