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Project (Un)Build
ABOUT
Project (Un)Build is a reversible, low-tech, and structurally efficient wood joinery system that enables design-for-disassembly and material reuse.
Buildings today are designed to go together—but not to come apart. As a result, demolition often destroys materials that remain structurally sound, contributing to millions of tons of wood waste entering landfills annually.
Our method uses tensioned straps and friction pads that clamp wood members into compression. Structural stability emerges from friction rather than penetration, enabling joints to perform efficiently while remaining fully reversible.
Building with Reversibility
The Problem of Wood Waste
APPLICATIONS
The system scales easily across applications, from interior partitions and exhibition display walls to outdoor pavilions, furniture, and larger wood assemblies such as strapped beams and trusses.
RESEARCH
Structural Testing
Comparative load testing shows that strapped joints can achieve load capacities comparable to—and in some cases greater than—common wood connections such as bolts, nails, and screws.
Contact Us
Interested in collaborating, building a project, or learning more about Project (Un)Build? We’d love to hear from you!
We are actively seeking industry and academic collaborators for demonstrators, pilot projects, and research prototypes.
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