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TRADA Publications Timber in contemporary architecture: a designer’s guide Written by leading experts in timber architecture and engineering, Timber in contemporary architecture investigates materials, connections, applications, and celebrates innovation. Excellence in timber design is demonstrated in the last section of the book which is devoted to eighteen highly illustrated case studies, some award-winning, some groundbreaking. All of these have been chosen for their inspirational qualities, and include: Visitor Centres at Savill Garden and Alnwick; Weald and Downland Museum; David Douglas Pavilion; Mossbourne Academy; Formby Pool; Kingsdale School; Haberdashers Hall; Ealing Bridge; The Globe Theatre; Carlisle Lane apartments; Sage concert hall.
Timber frame construction, 4th edition Timber frame construction is recognised as the only comprehensive guide to best practice in timber frame design. It is used as a key reference by specifiers and designers because it provides clear and accurate solutions to construction challenges. The fourth edition reflects significant growth in the market for timber frame buildings and includes over 250 drawings demonstrating design solutions.
Green oak in construction A highly illustrated guide to the use of green oak, written by an expert team. The authors describe the whole process of green oak in construction: the design, framing and enclosing of structures. They demonstrate how to achieve excellence in practice through a series of eleven inspirational case studies, featuring contemporary and historic structures: Stirling Castle roof; new roof to South Transept of York Minster; Darwin College, Cambridge; National Maritime Museum (cladding); Globe Theatre; The Downland Gridshell; Bedales School Olivier Theatre; Abingdon School Boathouse; Mill O’Braco (house); Ealing Bridge; Polesden Lacey Bridge. Comprehensive specifying information, design data and grading rules are also included for reference.
Off-site and modern methods of timber construction: a sustainable approach Off-site and modern methods of timber construction, illustrated with some 150 photographs and line drawings, addresses a current lack of knowledge on the use of timber in off-site construction. Following a history of timber and off-site construction around the world, the author examines production concepts that improve the efficiency of timber construction. He explains key things to consider when designing buildings intended to be built off-site and reviews the many engineered timber products that facilitate a modern approach to timber construction. The book also shows how timber meets emerging design standards such as Passivhaus. Appendices contain summaries of the Code for Sustainable Homes and timber design properties.
Timber in refurbishment Timber in refurbishment draws on TRADA’s and other specialists’ experience to demonstrate how timber is used to restore historic buildings and refurbish modern buildings. It explains the best ways to realise timber’s benefits in floors, panelling, doors, windows and cladding. Illustrated with some 60 photographs and drawings, this book is a rare combination of imagination, flair and sound technical advice. A selection of case studies demonstrating the use of timber in refurbishment feature in the book, including: Ightham Mote, Windsor Castle, ‘Out of the Hat’, Derby Roundhouse and Lambeth Garden Museum.
timberWISE timberWISE includes all Wood Information Sheets (WIS) published by TRADA for specifiers and designers in an easy to use electronic format on a CD ROM. It is easy to search across the full range by using keywords, or browse the range by title or category. Invaluable interpretation of the Building Regulations and codes and their impact on the timber industry is now included. You can find all the Construction Briefings and Technical Information Sheets from Chiltern International Fire in the Bonus content section now added to the timberWISE CD ROM annual subscription service. Subscribers receive 2-3 updates per year as new WIS and additional information are published.