Prototypes and mockups of bamboo connection details, fabricated as part of a research/design-build project for a greenhouse constructed from Bamboo for Sankofa Community Gardens in Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh. Led by Prof. Vicky Achnani, the student team was split between a schematic design and a prototyping/fabrication team, and as a member of the prototyping team, I developed and fabricated various details using digital fabrication methods such as 3D printing and CNC machining to connect bamboo members.
Detail Fabrication
Connections that I developed and fabricated, testing ways securing bamboo and other materials to each other and taking advantage of digital fabrication technology.
Left: Lap joint between two continuous bamboo members. Plywood, bamboo, custom TPU saddle
Center: Arch-Column-Purlin-Beam connection. Plywood, bamboo, hose clamps
Right: Roof/façade to bamboo connection. Polycarbonate, bamboo, custom 3D print connector.
Below: Drawings and Diagrams
Additional Prototypes
Additional contributions to the group included assisting in the digital and manual fabrication of details designed by other members of the team.
Below: Additional plywood details fabricated for Vicky Achnani
Lower: Combined catalog of all completed details by the prototyping team
Completed Prototypes
Schematic Design
Below: Overall schematic design proposed to be built with the details above. Drawings provided by members of the Schematic Design Team.
