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Green Building magazine (formerly known as Building for a Future) is a publication which concentrates on articles for the construction industry of up to date technologies and systems with environmental issues at the forefront.
The publication of Kit and Modern Timber Frames (The Complete Guide) by Julian Owen is a beautifully illustrated and invaluable book for anyone considering having a house built from timber kits or for those who wish to find out more about the design, fabrication and construction of kit and timber frame houses. This publication will be a great source of information to architects, builders, self-builders and environmentalists.
The New Timber Architecture in Scotland by Peter Wilson is a publication that began life as a small catalogue of new timber buildings but due to the sheer number of great examples he discovered in his research it expanded into this strikingly illustrated and informative book. It demonstrates clearly that there is no building type unsuited to the use of this adaptable, variable and infinitely renewable material.
Timber Building is a quarterly publication with articles on wood in construction and the built environment. It covers many aspects from preserving our heritage buildings against fire, different types of timber species, updates on timber news from around the world and the use of modern structures with traditional methods.
Delivering a substantial new building with the right creative environment within a finite budget isn?t a day to day occurrence for a school bursar. However Paul Bowen at Sandroyd School in Dorset rose to the occasion.
Build It is a monthly magazine that covers the market for self builders, renovation and conversion of buildings. In the July 2008 issue it showcases great modern design with the true-grit style of self builders along with the traditional techniques such as post-and-beam timber framing which are becoming increasingly more used when considering a new project.
Timber Building Summer 2008 publication features the latest updates in new timber products and materials. It takes on environmental issues, different timber species and takes a look at the new fire safety codes of practice by the UKTFA. There is an article from Peter Wilson which highlights the new HQ of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, a showpiece in green oak timber construction.
SelfBuild & Design is a publication specialising in essential information and updates on building and planning issues for homebuilders and renovators, whilst providing them encouragement to fulfil their dreams and aspirations. One fine example of these modern day builders is in the September?s cover story featuring a family who create their dream oak barn house into an exciting and contemporary dwelling.
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