Sustinable Digital Wood

Establishing a Concept for Information Technology Development Toward “SUSTAINABLE DIGITAL WOOD”. Design proposal showcasing the bundled construction method and related technologies

This project aims to develop circular timber architecture, or “Digital Wood Architecture,” that enables a circular economy by drawing on traditional woodworking techniques while addressing the heterogeneous nature of timber, its workability, and its recyclability. (Collaborative Research with Azusa Sekkei)

Around 800 cases on timber structures and wooden architecture were compiled to explore the potential of circular timber architecture using advanced information technologies. This collection provided a foundation for technical and conceptual frameworks for future projects, while the accumulated achievements and examples strengthened the credibility of proposed ideas.

In the demolition of Koevo House, BIM and 3D scanning technology were used to consider demolition methods, predict demolition dates, record waste materials, and recycle and reuse CLT materials.

3D BIM simulation of the deconstruction process in Navis Works. It allows us to plan for the deconstruction much more efficiently.

Reuse of the deconstructed CLT panels in an exhibition, showing the potential of recycling through the use of BIM in deconstruction.

This is a joint research project with Azusa Sekkei, and will involve the cooperation of Professor Kondo of the building method and Professor Koshihara of the structure method. This project will start from the planning stage in order to build a "Digital Wood Laboratory" in the future as a model project for recycling-oriented wooden architecture.