Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...

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 ...

It takes 12 to 18 months on average to build a home in Western Australia — but with non-brick frame construction, the home building timeline could be cut by up to half.

Timber, as a low-carbon construction material, presents a compelling opportunity to rapidly increase housing supply while at the same time taking action on climate change targets ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. A new take on an old building material is gaining momentum ...

Anyone who doubts that mass timber is mainstreaming into commercial, institutional, and multifamily construction should direct their gaze toward Arkansas. That’s where Walmart, the world’s largest ...

With some of the strictest building codes in the nation, New York City is in many ways not the test bed for architectural experimentation one might expect. Here, an architect’s creativity is often ...

From single-storey contemporary extensions to loft conversions and more, these timber frame extension ideas can boost your ...

In this episode of Cabin in the Woods, we build a small timber frame porch over the front walk door, and once completed have to cut and install an extremely complicated sheet of metal siding. These ...