Wood is widely used as a building material, but it generates millions of tons of waste annually, underscoring the need for more circular approaches. Wood waste offers significant potential as a resource for advancing sustainable construction by exploring recycled bio-based wood within design workflows.
The WoodenWood project investigates a circular design methodology by combining traditional woodworking with advanced fabrication techniques. Using raw wood and sawdust, the project develops seating prototypes that merge solid wood structures with robotic-printed, cellulose-bound sawdust components.
A computational model and robotic printing workflow are designed to link the geometry of the seating prototypes with printing toolpaths and material properties. This approach examines functionality, ergonomics, and material distribution, enabling design customization. Through a woven deposition process that explores novel expression for wood within functional seating elements, the project reimagines wood waste as a valuable resource while showcasing design’s role in driving sustainable transitions.
