Construction

Oak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman.

Global building and construction cultures are hard-wired to constructing too much, too badly, with major social and ecological consequences. Rob Imrie calls us to build less and to build better as a pre-requisite for enhancing welfare and well-being.

A wide-ranging survey of ecological, economical, and technical aspects of timber construction, with a focus on France's forestry and recently realised timber structures in French cities.