The structural mechanism of typical mortise–tenon joints of southern Chinese traditional timber frame buildings was investigated. The investigation provides a scientific basis for the repair of these ...

Editor's note: Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

Q What’s your opinion on timber frame construction for a home compared with traditional stick-built designs? A “Stick-built” refers to the studs, joists and trusses that are used to build typical ...

As a child growing up in Big Sky country, Scott Butcher found a comforting appeal in rustic homes and barns. “I worked in my grandfather’s timber frame barn back in Montana, and loved the feel, the ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland are using a new method for digital timber construction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are ...

video: Researchers from ETH Zurich are using a new method for digital timber con-struction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are prefabricated by robots, ...

"We loved the idea of using local craftsman and doing a timber-frame building, and focusing on the wood and the traditional techniques," he said. "Philosophically, aesthetically and functionally." ...

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