Learn how to plan, route, and install hydronic radiant systems in timber-frame structures to deliver quiet, efficient, and visually unobtrusive heating solutions.

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When you think about timber-frame homes in Colorado, do you think of multimillion dollar getaway spots in the mountains? Well, it's time to think again. “People equate timber frames to these massive, ...

Acting as your own general contractors on the building of your house is not for the faint of heart. It takes time, money and, most of all, vision. It helps to do a little rehearsing. “We spent three ...

Timber is becoming increasingly popular as the most sustainable construction material. But structural timber design is not easy. Currently, floor framing designers produce many possible designs before ...

When Japan-based Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects was tasked with designing a Pennsylvania facility for JST, a global maker of small electrical connectors, they needed to accommodate both manufacturing and ...

Based on 2016 tests of a composite cross-laminated timber-and-concrete floor system, architect-engineer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has released guidance on how to analyze composite timber floors and ...

Are you after an adventurous project with grand designs? A fresh beginning with an eco-friendly, new-build home designed to your specifications could be just the ticket. “Over the past three decades, ...

With timber frame construction expected to continue growing in popularity, it’s critical that any building made from the material is adequately protected against the spread of fire. Here, cavity ...

We are considering a large extension to the rear of our property and the builder is pushing us towards a timber frame structure as he says it’s easier to get an airtight seal to prevent draughts. He ...