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 ...

A diagonal board notched into wall studs, known as let-in bracing, was the standard way builders stiffened homes before plywood sheathing existed. The technique relies on basic triangle geometry ...

As architects continue to search for ways to improve building efficiencies, more and more are turning to advanced framing methods, particularly for multifamily and light commercial projects. Also ...

This course provides an introductory overview of the various materials used in construction (except wood, which is covered in BCT 304). After receiving an introduction into fundamental principles of ...

The HIVE, or Housing Innovation Village Experience, is working on 10 new homes in Newberg using a mix of methods designed to be fast, affordable and sustainable.

Geoship is a home building cooperative committed to innovative construction methods that use bioceramics to produce geodesic domes. As environmental needs continue to influence the trajectory of ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.