latticed

Latticed is an adjective describing something arranged in or composed of a lattice, a regular network of crisscrossing strips or nodes that creates a pattern of open spaces. The concept spans multiple fields, including design, architecture, engineering, and materials science, where a lattice provides both structure and aesthetic.

In design and architecture, latticed forms appear as latticework screens, fences, railings, and garden trellises. These patterns can be made from wood, metal, or composites and are valued for their decorative texture, light filtering, and ventilation, as well as for providing partial visibility and shade.

In engineering, latticed structures use a framework of intersecting members to achieve strength with relatively little material. Lattice trusses, towers, and shells distribute loads efficiently, enabling lightweight yet robust constructions in bridges, roof systems, and transmission towers.

In science, the term relates to the crystal lattice in crystallography and solid-state physics—a periodic arrangement of points that describes the underlying structure of a material. When a material or component is described as latticed, it may refer to its atomic-scale regularity or to a macroscopic lattice framework used in manufacturing, such as 3D-printed latticed metals or polymers that form lightweight, high-strength networks.

Etymology-wise, latticed derives from lattice, with the -ed ending forming an adjective in English. It is used in both British and American English to denote patterns, frameworks, or arrangements that resemble or utilize a lattice structure.