BIG, BNIM, and the University of Kansas Reveal New Mass Timber Building
BIG reveals a new mass timber building called the “Makers’ KUbe”
BIG, BNIM, and University of Kansas (KU) have revealed a new mass timber building called the “Makers’ KUbe,” according to a feature by ParametricArchitecture (PA) (4-23-24). The KUbe will be a studio space and serve as a teaching space, showcasing sustainable practices through its mass timber diagrid design.
BIG’s vision for the KU School of Architecture & Design reduces all architecture and design programs into three interconnected buildings, tying together the existing Marvin Hall, Chalmers Hall, and the new six-story building.
The KUbe is approximately 4,645 square meters of timber cube structure with a distinct timber diagrid frame that reduces material and curtails carbon-intensive concrete. The building’s structure uses tight-fit dowels and notched glulam to create an all-wood structure without steel plates or fasteners.
The building has a timber and glass facade that exposes its MEP systems, showcasing its minimal and efficient design. The insulated glass exterior provides privacy and reduces glare. The building features biodegradable hempwool insulation for improved thermal performance.
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