Sustainable City Year Reports 2023-24 (Salem)

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Timber Tectonics: Building for the Circular Economy
(University of Oregon, 2023) Alampi, Elisia; Cheng, Nancy Yen-Wen; Riggio, Mariapaola
Exploring innovative kit-of-parts construction methods, our project centers on the adaptable nature of reciprocal frame construction, focusing on sustainable reuse of panel materials such as plywood and Mass Plywood Panels (MPP). The University of Oregon (UO)-Oregon State University (OSU) collaboration generated diverse ideas for a small seasonal pavilion in Salem, Oregon’s Highland Park. Following a review, the class united to consolidate the best concepts into a singular project. Operating as one team, the class developed construction details, prefabricated components, and sequenced on-site assembly. The OSU-UO Tallwood Design Institute’s (TDI) Emmerson Lab, UO College of Design’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, and CNC WoodCutters machined trial and final components. Student-led assembly and installation took place in Week 10, with a final review and installation in the Emmerson Lab. The insights of the review, along with the work of the term, culminated with many lessons learned and a new set of guidelines for an outdoor installation in Highland Park.