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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainability to the swiftness with which they come together due to precision manufacturing.
It's the details that make all the difference after all!
Take it one step at a time, and use these 12 tips to create a floor plan that will satisfy you now and in the future.
Use these questions as a way to organize the daunting process of building a timber home.
Use this checklist to make sure you find the right piece of property for your timber home.
The details of each variety may seem small, but their effect is huge.
Timber frame construction has been used for centuries and is increasingly popular today - here's why.
Add your own fossil-like imprints to concrete to give your timber frame home an aged appearance.
An exquisite timber barn renovation wows a New York City couple, who make it their Upstate getaway.
Design a personalized space dedicated to what you love to do and get inspired by these fun examples.
The mantel is an underestimated fireplace feature that can set the tone in any living space. Here's how to decorate a fireplace m…
Inspired by the manors of western Europe, an Oregon custom-home builder creates a masterpiece of his own.
A ski lodge home in Vermont blends the warmth of timber with modern style.
A California couple goes back in time to create their chalet-inspired Montana timber home.
A Canadian home, nestled near cool lake waters, takes shape after years of dreaming and planning.
How can new homeowners incorporate indigenous materials into their homes?
Why are open floor plans such a popular choice among timber homeowners?
What are the biggest differences between conventional and naturally built homes?
What exactly is a naturally built timber home, and what sets it apart from other homes?
Wormy or ambrosia maple is known for its white and dark wood tones, but it can lose color over time. Here's how to keep your worm…
It's time to rekindle your romance with an old flame: the wood-burning fireplace.
These warm and welcoming design ideas prove why a timber-framed home is the ultimate gathering spot.
With subtle Japanese influences, modern lines and strategic use of wood and stone, a new breed of timber home spirit emerges in t…
Why you should consider building a timber frame home for you and your family.
Architect David Gauld captures the tenets of this early 20th-century style in the design of a serene lakeside cottage.
Set against the backdrop of the Rockies, this home was designed to maximize the views and honor the area’s mining heritage.
Recycling salvaged materials yields a small Rocky Mountain homestead that fits naturally into its majestic landscape.
A well-designed timber-frame gazebo provides a flexible outdoor living space perfect for a range of gatherings.