Timber frame / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...timber frame construction A popular and beautiful variation is the hybrid timber frame and straw bale home. In this method, a structural timber frame is built to carry all the loads, and the straw bales are then used as infill for the walls. This combines the aesthetic appeal of an exposed timber frame with the superio...

...timber), wood offers an excellent flexibility in architectural design. While it is found mostly in the residential sector (single-family and low-rise multi-unit buildings), there is an increasing interest in exploring buildings of greater heights. For example, the Oakwood Tower, proposed for the city of London in the U...

All framing materials for the Demo House are FSC certified, and provided by our sponsor Kott Lumber. Kott engineered the plans for us , supplying detailed framing documents including a cut list for each framing member. We were also provided with a wood order to match, along with pre-cut lengths whenever possible. This ...

...Timber frames use less wood than stud framing. Reduced waste: FabCab utilizes state of the art  computerized cutting machines that minimize waste. This creates precise, high quality assemblies, and reduces delays. Energy efficiency:  Plumbing lines can be roughed-in for optional solar water heater to be used with the r...