Sustainable Timber Architecture & Seismic Design

I was thrilled to walk visitors through the concepts behind my 'Hyber' installation. In this clip, I explain how indigenous construction from Northeast India inspired this modern, seismic-resistant timber technology.

A view looking down the timber and steel staircase of the 'Aangan' house. This project was about creating a warm, biophilic space, and this central feature connects the floors while drawing the eye towards the greenery below.

This animated sequence visualizes the construction process of a hybrid timber-concrete building. It shows how the system comes together, from the foundation and concrete core to the assembly of the glue-free timber frame.

This exploded diagram breaks down the components of the 'Hyber' system. It illustrates the glue-free timber structure, concrete core, and bamboo facade, a combination that achieves a 41% reduction in CO2 footprint compared to typical RCC buildings.

The exterior of the 'Aangan' house, where large glass panels reflect the surrounding landscape. The design focuses on an indoor-outdoor connection, using locally sourced timber to create a structure that feels both modern and rooted in its environment.

To make advanced timber design more accessible, I developed a parametric tool for Rhino3D and Grasshopper. This video demonstrates how architects can quickly visualize a timber structure and adjust parameters in the early design stages.

A detailed look at the primary beam-to-column joinery for my timber construction system. This glue-free connection is designed for natural timber and has been tested to support up to six stories in seismic zones, bearing loads up to 1200kN.