Meet the architect creating wood structures that shape themselves

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Humanity has long sought to tame wood into something more predictable. Sawmills manufacture lumber from trees selected for consistency. Wood is then sawed into standard sizes and dried in kilns to prevent twisting, cupping, or cracking. Generations of craftsmen have employed sophisticated techniques like dovetail joinery, breadboard ends, and pocket flooring to keep wood from…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/06/24/1093513/achim-menges-architect-wood-buildings-sustainability/

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