This is the slideshow to accompany the topic of garden furniture – ie benches

and a more general discussion about materials,

structural and physiological aspects that pertain to use and limitations

We delve into wood as sculpture, dimensional lumber, and other possibilities

way to put it together and techniques to keep intersections strong and stable

Installation hardware, sitting height, backrest angle and tilt

comfort, cost, edges, views, public spaces, permanence

and other relevant issues to the design of a seat to sit and contemplate the universe