Lattice Framework

Interwoven structural system.

Overview

Lattice Framework, using wood or metal, creates lightweight structures, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Interlocking, open designs.
• Strong, lightweight structures.
• Various aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Shukhov Tower (Russia, 1922).
• Jali screens (India, medieval).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Civic, Religious: Various typologies.
• Various Movements.

Influence and Legacy

Enables lightweight, decorative structures.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Fabrication (technique), Structural Design (theory), Framework (element), Various Movements

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History