Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

Milwaukee's first building created with an unusual construction method, using high-grade timber instead of steel for its frame, will be completed next spring. Timber Lofts, a 60-unit apartment ...

You will find that a team of workers can set up the walls and install the roof trusses in a fraction of the time it takes for ...

Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...

A Milwaukee developer wants to build a high-rise out of wood, joining a global trend that's reaching new heights as developers embrace the unusual construction technique for its environmental benefits ...

In recent years the construction industry has become more conscious of the need for quality, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly housebuilding methods. At the forefront of this development has ...

video: Researchers from ETH Zurich are using a new method for digital timber con-struction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are prefabricated by robots, ...