SimpliciDIY

SimpliciDIY AKADEMIA in collaboration with Michael Lautwein 2017 The master's thesis "SimpliciDIY" by Max Salzberger and Michael Lautwein explores the possibilities of wood-based materials for do-it-yourself construction systems. The goal was to activate the potential of digital planning and production methods in the construction industry and synergies between craftsmanship and science, taking into account the principles of Processes according to the principles of Industry 4.0. The methodology of the work included several steps. First, a scientific paper was used as a basis, which analyzed the digitalization in wood production, the properties of wood materials, the change in the design process and the principles of open source. Based on this, an analysis of existing do-it-yourself systems was carried out, compared and evaluated. Based on these criteria, we designed our own construction system, which covers the entire process from material production to design and production to assembly and disassembly. A three-dimensional model generated all the data needed for the construction process. The primary structure of SimpliciDIY was manufactured using a CNC milling machine and assembled on site without any mechanical support. A prototype of the system was built as a proof of concept and production parameters were refined. The prototype was also used to create assembly instructions that required only a hammer and a battery-powered screwdriver. This manual enables customers with a small budget to use the timber construction system themselves. The work was awarded the VDI Förderpreis 2019 and was further developed as part of the InterACT research project.