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Eishin School Campus Construction, Japan

A major project in which Alexander developed new wooden truss designs using finite element analysis and hollow plywood monocoque structures.

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  • Used by Alexander at Eishin to design complex wooden trusses with curved and stepped members by studying geometric distortion under load.
  • Use of twelve-by-twelve and larger members to create structural elements that function as living centers with multi-century lifespans.