Timber Aggregations

Timber aggregations, which are based on small components, have great potential for design and production. They allow the creation of non-standardized and geometrically differentiated structures and are suitable for human-machine collaboration during assembly due to the easier handling of small parts. In addition, wood scrap or offcut timber pieces can be used. However, the use of small, slightly different parts increases the complexity of assembly and the susceptibility to errors, as the structures resemble a 3D puzzle where each part only fits in one place. The authors present a new construction method and describe the developed design process as well as the structural system. Three iterations of prototype variants are presented in the article and discussed in comparison with each other in terms of the precision of the assembled geometry, applicability for pure timber construction, traceability of the work steps for the worker, time and cost savings, design advantages and applicability on construction sites.