Joseph Sucasaca
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Joseph Sucasaca is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication, and sustainable construction, with a primary focus on developing cost-effective timber shell structures. His most cited work, "Toward Cost-Effective Timber Shell Structures through the Integration of Computational Design, Digital Fabrication, and Mechanical Integral ‘Half-Lap’ Joints" (2024), addresses the construction industry's heavy reliance on concrete and its associated carbon emissions. Sucasaca's major contribution lies in demonstrating how mechanical integral joints—specifically the "half-lap" connection—can replace traditional fasteners, reducing material waste and labor costs while enabling complex, lightweight timber geometries. By integrating computational tools with robotic fabrication, he has created a replicable workflow that makes timber shells viable for mainstream architecture, directly tackling the sector's lag in digitalization. Though early in his career, his work has already garnered 5 citations, signaling growing recognition among sustainable design and digital fabrication communities. His research offers a tangible pathway toward decarbonizing construction, making him a key voice in the push for bio-based, computationally-driven building solutions.
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