City’s first street library is made with wood & parametric design

By Kimberly Mok
Treehugger
November 30, 2017
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: International

BULGARIA — The digital revolution may be here to stay, but when it comes to paper books, many of us are still fans of the printed word. Yes… there’s nothing like holding a real, good book in your hands and leafing lovingly through the pages (not to mention the hidden environmental footprint of e-readers). To promote the love of books in an urban setting, this open outdoor library has popped up in the city of Varna, Bulgaria. Created by a team of local designers with wood, using parametric design tools, the structure welcomes the public in to wander and peruse its open shelves. …Constructed with 240 wooden pieces that were cut using a CNC machine.

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