ICD researcher Laura Kiesewetter will give a lecture at the University of Oregon on April 7, 2025, titled Programming Wood: Self-Shaping Structures Modeled on Nature. In this talk, she will present key aspects of her doctoral research, exploring how material-driven design can inform new approaches to architecture. The lecture will introduce alternative methodologies for shaping timber structures by leveraging the material’s inherent properties.
The University of Oregon is a leading institution in architectural education and research, with a strong focus on sustainable building practices and innovative design strategies.