Architecture 597WA - ST- Wood In Arch and Design

This course provides an introduction to wood through readings, lectures and hands on experiments carried out in the workshop. We will consider the biological, chemical and mechanical properties of wood as they relate to its use in structural systems, building envelopes and interior environments. Drawing on a wide range of examples, we will explore the ways in which wood and wood-based materials have been used by artists, architects and designers in order to speculate on their architectural and aesthetic applications in the future.