Wood in Traditional Architecture

See how wood has shaped traditional architecture around the world from log building to frame construction. A panorama of more than 400 color images shows the different construction styles used in 14 European countries. View the Church of the Transfiguration in Russia, the Village Museum in Romania, and the Sanok Ethnographic Park in Poland. Learn the format of wood construction used. A bonus 'DIY' chapter demonstrates carpentry techniques of the Old World and step-by-step directions for hewing, cutting the notches, and creating overlapping joints. A good resource for wood lovers, contractors, landscapers, architects, and designers.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 01/13/2011
ISBN: 9780764335815
Pages: 224
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 160