Joinery

Wood assembly without nails.

Overview

Joinery, using wood, creates strong connections through interlocking techniques globally.

Core Characteristics

• Interlocking wooden joints.
• No nails or glue.
• Structural flexibility.

Notable Examples

• Forbidden City (China, 1420).
• Japanese Temples (Japan, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Traditional focus.
• Structural: Various typologies.
• Chinese Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances durability and earthquake resistance.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Functionalism (theory), Frame (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History