Timber-Frame

A Kominka Comes West
Thanks to an international effort to preserve traditional Japanese homes, an old timber frame is rebuilt in Oregon.
Nantucket Timber Frame
This shingle-style, sustainable timber frame house was manufactured off-site and assembled in stages.
Chainsaw Retrofit and Energy Performance
Cutting off the eaves to carry the air and thermal barriers from the wall sheathing to the roof plane is an effective performance upgrade for some old homes.
Podcast 586: PRO TALK With Timber Framer Will Gusakov
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to Will Gusakov of Goosewing Timberworks in Lincoln, Vt.
Carriage-House Conversion
A renovation of a late-1800s carriage house brought to back to life a building that had sat abandoned for decades.
Timber-Framed Solar Canopies
This creative approach to a ground-mounted PV array offers added functionality in one energy-producing package.
Retrofit of a Timber-Frame Farmhouse
A design/build team performs a small miracle on a dilapidated 1850s home.
Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction
An old barn is transformed into a high-performance home that highlights the structure's original framing.
Resurrecting a Timber-Frame Kitchen
Uncovering and reconfiguring hand-hewn timbers results in a character-rich kitchen.
Artistry Meets Engineering
Learn how the timber-frame artisans at Settlement Post & Beam lay out, cut, and install a custom hammer beam truss for a covered porch.

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