Modular Timber Gridshells

Needs of considering environmental impacts and growing emphasise on using renewable resources is discussed also in the field architecture construction. Timber, as a key element, provides certain benefits with less negative impact than non-renewable resources, represented by commonly used materials (e.g. concrete). Nevertheless, timber core element for constructing multi-storey or large hall buildings can be more difficult due to limits wood. New task architects engineers therefore arises target come up feasible solution material, despite its features. One requirements wide use load bearing structure systems “modularity”. Many different forms structures achieved repeating basic module fulfil architect’s intentions. This article focuses large-span structure, based gridshell type systems. Such modules could simply prefabricated connected another module. Modules pretty small, which contributes easy cost-effective transportation. technical requirement limitation such needs taken into consideration. Problems same universal parts character stress. Also, should various space form set architect. Suggested construction system “fractality”. The goal final replacing standard predetermined number sub-modules. Structure then denser exposed areas sparser others. Design expected tested put practice usage projects where wood desired material.