Design that Fools the Senses
Replicating Wood Slats and Battens with Aluminum and Non-PVC Film
Sponsored by B+N Industries
Whether in wooden form perched above centuries-old Moroccan marketplaces or as extruded aluminum with a non-PVC film delicately delineating spaces, volume, and depth in Japanese architecture, battens, and slats provide architects and designers with myriad design solutions and contribute to sustainability goals. This course will review the use of battens and slats in historic and modern times while analyzing case studies and exploring design options, applications, and installation methods.
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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review how battens have been used in architectural design, both historically and in modern architecture.
- Explore design options and applications for architectural battens and slats.
- Discover how architectural battens and slats can be used in sustainable design.
- Examine case studies where architectural battens and slats were used to add aesthetic interest and define space.
