AN ANALYSIS OF THE RCR LOUVRE APPROACH VS GGI LOUVRE CONNECTION PROPOSAL

GGI has presented a novel approach to installing glass louvers. This new design involves altering the design of the steel support that holds the louvers in place. The previous proposal by RCR for the support could potentially harm the glass louvers and was vulnerable to strong wind conditions at the site. Moreover, the proposed support was costly to produce.

GGI has come up with a solution that does not involve inserting screws through the glass louvers. They have proposed a steel element with screws that run parallel, providing a sturdier support for the louvers. Additionally, the new steel element is more resilient and cost-effective to manufacture.

Jigoku-gumi is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique for joining wooden laths without the use of nails or glue. The technique involves overlapping two layers of narrow wooden laths in a systematic manner and securing them with a third layer until the entire structure becomes cohesive.

The term «jigoku-gumi» literally means «hell joinery,» which reflects the difficulty and precision required to master this technique. The joints are often used in Japanese architecture to create a strong, yet flexible framework that can withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters.

The resulting structure is not only strong but also beautiful, with a unique pattern and texture that is characteristic of Japanese woodworking. This technique has been used for centuries in the construction of traditional Japanese buildings such as temples, shrines, and tea houses, and is still practiced by artisans and carpenters today.