Pattern 208
Gradual Stiffening
Context Structure Follows Social Spaces205 · Efficient Structure206 · Good Materials207
Problem
When a structure is locked rigidly into place from the very start, mistakes and awkward dimensions become almost impossible to correct later — the chance to adjust while building is already lost.
Solution
Put the structure up first in a light, loose state and stiffen it only gradually, step by step, so you can still shift positions, spacings, and joints while the work is underway.
Usage Good Materials207 · Box Columns216 · Perimeter Beams217 · Wall Membrane218 · Floor-Ceiling Vaults219 · Open Shelves200