Introduction

This is a construction experiment project led by the CE³ Laboratory.

• Selected as one of ten student‑led projects through a competitive concept design review.
• Investigated the physical properties of a fast-growing poplar wood as a building material.
• Using this fast-growing poplar wood as the primary building material, designed an experimental wooden architectural structure and conducted 3D modeling of the design.
• Led a team of 12 students to refine the design and construct a full‑scale architectural prototype to validate the rationality of the design and the durability of the structure.
• Gathered student evaluations of this architectural design.
• Reflected on how full‑scale construction influences human spatial perception and embodied interaction with built form.

Post-project follow-up: The stability and durability of the experimental wooden structure exceeded expectations. Over a one-year lifecycle, the structure withstood various weather conditions, including typhoons, heavy rain, and substantial snowfall, displaying no significant damage.

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