Abstract
After the introduction of timber boards as diaphragms in light-frame construction opened the way to modern timber construction, three major design changes would follow: the elements become multifunctional, they can work structurally in two directions, and they can be prefabricated as surface components in a non modular way. In other words, the multifunctional panel becomes the design unit of modern timber architecture. This work looks at various types of composite timber panels with a view to show the evidence of typological and tectonic changes caused by the new design unit.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 49-56 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Design Principles and Practices: An International Journal - Annual Review |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Light frame construction
- timber boards
- optimised section panel
- timber architecture