Fabrication

While advanced computational tools are employed in the modeling and analysis of BamX!, fabrication relies entirely on simple hand tools. The raw bamboo poles are cut to length with a hand saw, then split using a traditional bamboo splitting device. Joint connections are measured based on the optimized digital model, and holes are drilled manually. Crucially, our proposed structural system is modular, allowing pre-assembly of the deployable cylinders that can be stored and transported compactly.