Kit and Modern Timber Frame Homes

Features and reviews in Build It, Homebuilding & Renovating and Building for the Future magazines. Reviews in Housebuilder, Self Build & Design and What House? magazines.

Timber frame building methods are amongst the oldest in human history. With global warming encouraging the use of sustainable, environmentally friendly materials, building with wood and adopting timber frame construction is seen by many as a viable alternative to more traditional building methods. This title acts as a guide to these methods.Timber frame building methods are amongst the oldest and most versatile in human history and they are becoming increasingly popular as both governments and individuals throughout the world embrace 'green' issues. Global warming is encouraging the use of sustainable, environmentally friendly materials; and building with wood and adopting timber frame construction, which reduces carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels, is seen by many as a viable alternative to more traditional building methods.