TIMBER IN TENSION: GLULAM BENDING AS A DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL STRATEGY

All timber bending structures with glulam reclaimed log forms used the glulam technique. Glulam structures provide a significant benefit in terms of their adaptability in shape, enabling the creation of many forms and sizes. Additionally, they possess a visual attractiveness and maintain a sense of gracefulness even while covering significant distances.

Timber performs better when force is applied toward its grain. Therefore, bending wood can be more resource-efficient, durable, and structurally effective than cutting it. By applying the glulam bending structure for both the exterior and roof, it becomes feasible to create a sturdy structure with glulam reclaimed log forms. Furthermore, it can establish a novel connection between the glulam bending structure and the glulam reclaimed log forms.