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I am currently designing and prototyping a material-efficient mass timber structural system. The system has the ability to achieve large column-free spaces, without apparent beams, entirely fabricated on standard 3-axis CNC machines. The hollow core design offers large material savings compared to a standard beam + CLT solution. The system is designed for the use of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) from small-diameter trees.

The first prototype was built by 57st. design (see below).
Current design and prototyping are happening at the Autodesk Pier 9 Technology Center.