Wood structural systems that behave like steel
When we think of innovative structural systems, we think of Mies's iconic 50 x 50 house which was supposed to be built in Winnetka but we are unsure exactly where. The 50 x 50 house was built in steel but what if it could be completed in wood? (Periana Architecture in LA is actually building Mies's 50 x 50 house which is pretty cool.) Wood embodies carbon rather than creating it as in the case of making steel. Here's an idea in wood where laminated eight 2x4 beams are laminated together and then arrayed in alternating rows 5 feet apart and then stacked a 3/4" threaded rod at each intersection bolts the assembly together. 60 foot clear spans are possible. Check out the model and a completed interior. #architecture #mies #Chicagoarchitecture #chicagoarchitecturecenter #cac #miesvanderrohe #winnetka
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When we think of innovative structural systems, we think of Mies's iconic 50 x 50 house which was supposed to be built in Winnetka but we are unsure exactly where. The 50 x 50 house was built in steel but what if it could be completed in wood? (Periana Architecture in LA is actually building Mies's 50 x 50 house which is pretty cool.) Wood embodies carbon rather than creating it as in the case of making steel. Here's an idea in wood where laminated eight 2x4 beams are laminated together and then arrayed in alternating rows 5 feet apart and then stacked a 3/4" threaded rod at each intersection bolts the assembly together. 60 foot clear spans are possible. Check out the model and a completed interior. #architecture #mies #Chicagoarchitecture #chicagoarchitecturecenter #cac #miesvanderrohe #winnetka
How do you want to live?