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The Environment
The Environment
By Ronald Mbiu, Nairobi Kenya.
ncient woodworking techniques but also aligned with sustainable and
such as Sashimono, renowned for regenerative architectural practices.
Aits precision-crafted, interlocking
joints, has become a celebrated practice in 1. Exploring Woodworking Techniques for
sustainable furniture design. Its principles Sustainable Joints
of durability, health-consciousness, and
environmental sustainability could have Japan’s Sashimono method is just one
transformative implications beyond furniture, of many techniques that can transform
especially in the construction industry, with a modern construction. From dovetail joints
particular focus on architecture. in carpentry to tongue-and-groove systems
in traditional flooring, these methods enable
These techniques invites us to rethink strong connections without relying on nails,
material use, structural integrity, and design screws, or adhesives—offering opportunities
aesthetics. By applying these principles, we for sustainable and innovative architectural
can build spaces that are not only functional applications.
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