ABSTRACT
The process of carving requires visualizing a preconceived form that then emerges from a material. Carving is a subtraction of material so that what remains is the final form. With the prevalence and advancement of digital fabrication tools, automated milling processes are the primary operations in carving building materials. The two passes at carving were rough but it produced interesting patterns of texture and shadows in the board. The wood fibers were cut in different axes, so it created a furry surface and the wood was not sanded to remove roughness. The forces of wind or water gradually remove earth to shape our natural landscapes, so its association with carving and milling materials is an obvious parallel in building construction. The carving of the wood slat is three-dimensional and responsive to the sun orientation to provide subtle shading. The typical wood slat used for the screen maintains its overall dimensions while it also minimizes its dimensions at a smaller scale.
