Lightweight beams
The Masonite Beams Greenhouse was the result of a group project conducted as a part of the bachelor's degree. Constructed with wooden lightweight beams the greenhouse gets a truly unique expression.
Project Description & Background
Masonite Beams produces lightweight wooden beams, and this project set out to explore how a new consumer group could interact with the material through a construction kit.
The final concept became a Greenhouse, a structure that showcases the material’s character. Its distinctive form and visible use of wood are designed to capture attention and inspire curiosity, inviting people to engage with Masonite Beams in a whole new way.
This project taught me how to build a concept from the ground up, starting with just the material, and highlighted the power of collaboration when turning an idea into a tangible, usable design. It was a lesson in letting the material drive the design, shaping both form and function simultaneously.
If you want to read more about the project, check out this article on Masonite Beams’ website:
Individual thesis work
As part of the project, I wrote an individual thesis exploring joining methods for lightweight beams without using fasteners, drawing inspiration from traditional woodworking techniques.
The methods were later tested with both potential users and experts, providing valuable insights into construction, usability testing, and designing for real-world interaction. The process strengthened my understanding of how material, method, and user experience intersect in practical design.
