A 10-story mass timber “rocking” frame, designed to be resilient enough to withstand powerful earthquakes with little or no structural damage, proved its worth May 9 during seismic simulations at the ...
Timber-frame construction, in which a traditional-looking block is erected around a wooden skeleton, now accounts for 60% of all new social housing. Once reserved primarily for individual houses, the ...
Acting as your own general contractors on the building of your house is not for the faint of heart. It takes time, money and, most of all, vision. It helps to do a little rehearsing. “We spent three ...
Mass-timber-frame enthusiasts extoll the virtues of the structural material not only because it is renewable but also because building with timber is typically speedier, safer, simpler and quieter ...
WINONA, Minn – Fastenal, distributor of wide-ranging industrial and construction products, opened the doors to its new 97,600-square-foot corporate office. Designed by The Kubala Washatko Architects ...
This week’s house is a Japanese-inspired timber frame design on 52.88 acres in Rensselaerville. The house, built in 2006 at 115 Littner Road, has 2,500 square feet of living space on two levels and ...
The Bridgeton Grist Mill in southern Parke County sat so close to a covered bridge that was destroyed by arson last year that firefighters hosed down the historic structure to keep it from burning, ...
It may be a new build, but all the wood has a rich history. “It comes from barns and industrial buildings, with knots, holes and gouges in it,” says Jackie Leccese of the 4,900-square-foot gem on ...
Photo by Quintin Lake. Image Courtesy of Nick Leith-Smith Architecture+Design Learn more about the project and view select images after the break. Photo by Quintin Lake. Image Courtesy of Nick ...
In this video, I share my journey of feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, discussing the challenges I've faced, including my ...