Today was all about getting into the details—those tiny but crucial decisions that shape the whole experience of a structure.
As part of my work on Galactica, the treehouse-inspired structure I’m building, I spent the day experimenting with the measurement between two horizontal logs—logs that will be part of the walkable wooden roof.
It may sound simple, but it got me thinking deeply about:
- Comfort vs. Safety: How much space can I leave so that people can comfortably climb and walk without feeling unstable?
- Material Behavior: Different woods behave differently under weight. I had to test and visualize how much each log might bend or shift depending on spacing.
- Body Movement: I even tried physically stepping across different gaps to feel it out—turns out, experience is the best guide!
📝 Learnings from the day:
- Practical prototyping is more powerful than guesswork or just math.
- User experience matters—even in construction! It’s not just about “what works,” but “what feels right.”
- Sometimes, simple questions like “How far apart should these be?” lead to deeper learning about balance, load, and how humans interact with spaces.
It was one of those days where I didn’t finish with a final answer—but I walked away with more clarity, better questions, and a few funny slips while testing the log gaps. 😄
Still figuring it out, but enjoying every step of the journey.
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