I was wondering if anyone has been using this framework as structure in designs?

I was wondering if anyone has been using this framework as structure in designs? How has it worked for you?
http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2012/12/24/the-lorimerlite-stool-by-alexander-od-lorimer.php

Its a great, efficient structure, but the supports don’t, in any way align with an axis for printing, meaning lots of retraction, meaning loss of structural integrity.