This video documents the restoration of a traditional Japanese timber frame using time-tested carpentry techniques. It showcases precise joinery, natural materials, and the craftsmanship that gives ...

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 ...

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 ...

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"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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