Reciprocal Ecology: A Digitally Fabricated Reciprocal Frame Prototype with Invasive Wood Material

In collaboration with Jun Hong Fu and Evelyn Saunders

Advisor: Ehsan Baharlou


Donec Our project explores the intersection of computational design, digital fabricaiton and landscape maintenance practices. We use Paulownia tomentosa, an invasive tree species, as a construction material for a reciprocal frame structure. Reciprocal Ecology explores additive and subtractive digital fabrication methods that responds to the plants natural characteristics. This prototype suggests how advanced computational methods including 3D-printing and 6-axis robotic milling may be used to develop hybrid construction techniques that enables material agency and multidisciplinary partnerships.