Fall 2017
Methods and Materials
Taught by: David Maynard
Group Member: Navya Sharad
Model: Plywood dowels/sheets, MDF sheets, Rockite molds
Semester long case study of House in Chau Doc, Vietnam, by Nishizawa Architects. Developing an understanding of construction methods in a tropical climate prone to flooding. Detail oriented model with notching to represent the use of Japanese joinery. Work flow divided into three primary construction methods: foundation, armature and enclosure.
