On the application of vector-based graphic statics (VGS) for structural timber optimisation – pavilion example

Abstract

Over the last two decades, various contributions have shown how the use of graphic statics made it possible to design remarkable engineering structures. Vector-based Graphic Statics (VGS) has been presented elsewhere extensive-ly as a method and plug-in for Grasshopper. This contribution shows an ap-plication to the design of a timber pavilion based on Graphic statics and its benefits for the use of materials