RESEARCH ARTICLE

A wood-wood joining system suitable for digital fabrication and its application in the design of a “wood-only” spatial modulea

  • Antonio Jesús de-los-Aires-Solís , 1 ,
  • Francisco Gonzalez-Quintial 2
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  • 1. Doctoral School. University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa 48940, Spain
  • 2. Department of Architecture. University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Leioa 48940, Spain
adelosaires001@ikasle.ehu.eus

Received date: 20 Jul 2022

Revised date: 23 Dec 2022

Accepted date: 30 Dec 2022

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Abstract

This paper describes a wood-wood spatial joining system adapted to digital fabrication which has been designated the “Spatial Masterkey”. The wood stereotomy of the joints between the different pieces that make up this joining system is inspired by a three-dimensional puzzle called “snowflake”. The production process used in the masterkey system can be carried out using only a 3-axis CNC milling machine—a relatively affordable and easily accessible tool. By using digital manufacturing for the execution of wood-wood joints, several benefits are obtained including faster machining and greater cutting precision and uniformity in the products produced. These advantages make this joining system both economically competitive and environmentally friendly. Additionally, the versatility of this joining system means that its configuration can be adapted to a wide range of casuistry of encounters between members, which means that it can be used for a number of spatial assemblies. This includes, but is not limited to, the spatial module presented in this document.

Cite this article

Antonio Jesús de-los-Aires-Solís , Francisco Gonzalez-Quintial . A wood-wood joining system suitable for digital fabrication and its application in the design of a “wood-only” spatial modulea[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2023 , 12(3) : 523 -540 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2022.12.005

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