Richard Haddlesey is presently actively involved in surveying timber-framed properties in Hampshire between AD1130 and 1530. He has found many interesting joints and he is in the process of writing his thesis and modelling the joints. As a result this website will constantly evolve and be updated. Not all the data can be published here until after the thesis is submitted, but he is more than happy to talk with any interested parties regarding his work.

The alliance between architecture and structural engineering is fundamental to the design of the buildings and bridges around us. Anyone who needs or wants to "understand " a building must have a good understanding of the structural concepts involved. Yet "structure" is often cloaked in mathematics - which many find difficult to get to grips with.

The beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of timber and its contemporary uses for designers, combining sound technical expertise with inspirational concepts. It includes more than 300 photographs and drawings.

Summary

This consultation sets out the proposed changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations that are planned to come into force in 2010.

The consultation also proposes a range of measures, including a strategy for training and dissemination, designed to further improve the levels of compliance and performance in buildings.

The consultation closes on the 17 September 2009.

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Basic introduction to square rule layout in softwood timbers (douglas fir).

We will cut a frame for a camping shelter for a nearby school.  The design has been slightly daisywheeled.

Date: August 24 to 29. Both days included.

The course will be held at TimberSolutions workshop 50 kilometers north of Copenhagen Airport.

Airport pickup, tools and lodging for overseas visitors can be arranged.  The course is to be held in Danish, dubbed in English.

8th July 2009

From Tree to Timber Frame

By Laurie Smith of the Carpenters’ Fellowship

The Wood Awards 2009 - Last call for Entries 

The Wood Awards is the UK's premier architecture and furniture competition celebrating excellence in design in the world's most sustainable material. Entries are now invited in 5 main categories: Commercial and Public Access, Private, Structural, Conservation/Restoration and Furniture.

Enter online at www.woodawards.com/enter.

The closing date for entries is 29th May, so for your chance to join the distinguished ranks of past winners, enter today.

This SPAB Technical Day follows directly on from the SPAB Somerset Regional Group’s mid-May course on Repair & Conservation of Historic Timber Frames. By concentrating solely on panel infills, and with the aid of practical examples from the country’s leading timber framing specialists, we hope to highlight the history of panel infillings, their sympathetic repair and investigate any new panel infill developments that can not only provide ‘breathability’ but greater thermal efficiency for old and new timber-framed buildings.