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1. regional resource guide.

Subjects
CONSTRUCTION industry, WOODEN-frame houses -- Design & construction, CUSTOM-designed houses, ARCHITECTURE & energy conservation
Abstract

The article offers information on different home building firms of the U.S. along with their approaches in development of timber-frame homes. Topics discussed include illustration of the Keith Sumner Custom Homes administered by Keith Sumner for construction of custom homes; management of outdoor living spaces along with provision of timber frames by the Texas Timber Frames; and development of an energy efficient houses by the Colorado Timberframe.

Published
2017

2. ESSENCE OF HOME.

Author

BREWSTER, JANICE

Subjects
WOODEN-frame houses -- Design & construction, LIVING rooms, DINING rooms, ECOLOGICAL houses
Abstract

The article focuses on trends in timber-home design in the U.S. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) the average square footage for new homes decreased in 2009. Homeowners are eliminating extra spaces such as the formal living room and the formal dining room. Buyers who seek a green lifestyle prefer timber homes that have structural insulated panels (SIPs) to conserve energy. It is noted that timber homes are now designed for aging in place.

Published
2010

3. The craftsmanship of timber framing.

Author

Diesenhouse, Susan

Subjects
*HOUSE construction, *WOODEN-frame houses -- Design & construction
Abstract

Focuses on the craftsmanship of timber framing in house construction in Maine. The post and beam interiors with ceiling beams exposed; Background on the popularity of timber-frame construction; How timber framing differs from conventional stick-built construction; Timber frames needing no interior walls; Where the vertical load is carried; The meaning of the term, post and beam; Cost of the hand-crafted homes; Comments.

Published
1998

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