Dodson, Alan Michael2014-03-142014-03-142001-08-24etd-10082001-094640http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35328This is a project about reconciling the rational world of architecture with the empirical world of nature. A small retreat on the Appalachian Trail near Dragon's Tooth, this project employs two elements belonging to each of those entities. The retreat is composed of a double envelope. The exterior envelope is a wooden screen and dry stacked stone wall relating to the natural world. In contrast, the second envelope is a glass and steel box, analogous to the rationality of man. Dimensional 2x4 lumber models are employed to study the light conditions, patterns, and construction of the wooden screen.1 volumeapplication/pdfenIn CopyrightDry Stack Stone WallRetreat on the Appalachian TrailDouble EnvelopeArchitecture and NatureGlass Box2x4 LumberWooden ScreenDragon's ToothLD5655.V855 2001.D637Thesishttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10082001-094640/