The Archives: Timber Framing Insights from Shelter Institute's Five Decades of Experience

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The Carbon Footprint of Timber Framing vs. Steel and Concrete Construction

Why timber framing beats steel and concrete for sustainability.

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Sourcing Sustainable Timbers: What to Look For

Learn how to identify responsibly sourced timber for projects.

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How Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Make Timber Frames Super Energy Efficient

SIPs: the best energy-efficient envelope option for timber framing.

Wooden timber frame interior with purple walls and large windows showing trees

Timber Framing Sustainability & Environmental Impact

How timber framing compares sustainably to other building methods.

Woodworker carefully measuring and marking wood in workshop

What is the Best Wood for Timber Framing?

How to choose the right wood for your timber framing project.

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The History & Heritage of Timber Framing

Where did timber framing come from, and where is it going?

Woodworker using chisel and mallet to shape wood in lumber workshop

Timber Framing Terminology You Should Know

The timber framing dictionary for all skill levels.

Woodworker using chisel to carve detailed marks on wooden block

Timber Frame vs. Stick-Built: What's the Difference?

Timber frames, stick-built homes, and what’s right for you.

Wooden-framed interior with purple walls and multiple windows showing forest view

What is Timber Framing? The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about timber framing.

Tree growing on geometric wooden triangular structure against blue sky

The Carbon Footprint of Timber Framing vs. Steel and Concrete Construction

Why timber framing beats steel and concrete for sustainability.

Wooden timber frame structure under construction with forest background

Sourcing Sustainable Timbers: What to Look For

Learn how to identify responsibly sourced timber for projects.

Wooden conveyor with white eggs moving through industrial lumber storage room

How Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Make Timber Frames Super Energy Efficient

SIPs: the best energy-efficient envelope option for timber framing.

Wooden timber frame interior with purple walls and large windows showing trees

Timber Framing Sustainability & Environmental Impact

How timber framing compares sustainably to other building methods.

Woodworker carefully measuring and marking wood in workshop

What is the Best Wood for Timber Framing?

How to choose the right wood for your timber framing project.

Pencil resting on detailed architectural or engineering blueprint diagram

The History & Heritage of Timber Framing

Where did timber framing come from, and where is it going?

Woodworker using chisel and mallet to shape wood in lumber workshop

Timber Framing Terminology You Should Know

The timber framing dictionary for all skill levels.

Woodworker using chisel to carve detailed marks on wooden block

Timber Frame vs. Stick-Built: What's the Difference?

Timber frames, stick-built homes, and what’s right for you.

Wooden-framed interior with purple walls and multiple windows showing forest view

What is Timber Framing? The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about timber framing.

All ARCHIVE Posts

February 21, 2012

Shelter at the Woodworking and D.I.Y. Show in NJ this Weekend

January 31, 2011

The Golden Rules of Finance No Matter What the Market Climate Holds

Two-Week Design Build Class Highlights

Northeastern Woodworker's Show

Intro to Masonry Heaters

Intro to Spoon Carving

December 2, 2009

Build Boston Trade Show

January 14, 2011

The Woodworker's Show

Chainsaw Maintenance

Shelter Will Be Closed for July 4th Holiday

Intro to Structural Insulated Panels

Environmentally Friendly Milk Paint

February 20, 2009

Intro to Wiring April 11, 2009 9:30-1:30

Intro to Geothermal: Friday April 10, 2009 9:30 am

October 12, 2012

Cold Outside? Get Warm with Savings on Woodstoves

October 4, 2010

Intro to Masonry Heaters

January 7, 2010

Intro to Geothermal

January 29, 2010

Energy Audit Workshop

January 22, 2010

A Grand Entrance

September 7, 2012

Searspark Gazebo

February 18, 2011

Energy Audit of a Shelter Home - Part I

Shelter Classes Qualify for Education Tax Benefits

January 5, 2012

Beekeeping 101 at Shelter

Structural Insulated Panels Workshop for Architects

Pat's Perspective

One Day Hand Hewing Workshop: Saturday June 22

August 14, 2009

Free Workshop Calendar

January 10, 2013

Shelter's 2013 Class Schedule

January 18, 2010

Purely Post & Beam

Small Housebuilding Class May 2008

September 24, 2009

Photos From the September Purely Post & Beam Class

October 1, 2009

Timber Frame SALE

The Financial Times' Learning Vacation

Shelter at Northeastern Woodworker's Show This Weekend

Saw Sale

Design and Build Your Own Super Energy Efficient Home

Masonry Heaters

New Book on Sustainable Beekeeping at Shelter

August 18, 2009

Metal Roofing Tax Incentives

December 17, 2012

Great New Tools

Shelter in NY Times Magazine Travel Special Edition

What to Look for in a Home

February 11, 2011

Past Students. Current Projects: Virginia Woodshop and Recording Studio

February 17, 2010

Eco-Pecha Kucha at the Frontier Café

February 10, 2014

Changes to ASHRAE Ventilation Standard

January 23, 2013

The Hori Hori Knives are Back!

December 15, 2009

Shelter Gift Ideas: For the Woodstove Family

December 9, 2009

Architects Scale

December 1, 2011

Tool-a-Palooza Holiday Sale December 10th

October 14, 2011

Carving Tools for Carving Pumpkins

February 3, 2010

Best Burning Practices

January 11, 2010

Bragging Rights: Past Students Current projects: Solar Integration

February 6, 2008

Timber Frame Additions

Shedworking

August 26, 2009

Intro to Insulated Shades

September 22, 2009

Wood Stove Best Practices

September 20, 2012

Shelter at the Common Ground Country Fair

December 3, 2010

Annual Open House and Sale

The Best Timber Framing Plane

December 16, 2010

Can a Saw Fit in a Stocking?

October 5, 2012

Own Our 24x24 Timber Frame Kit

Learn How to do an Energy Audit on Your Home

Housing Industry Changes on the Horizon

Brunswick, Maine Real Estate

Learn an Essential Woodworking Skill: Handcutting Dovetail Joints

August 20, 2009

Metal Roof Penetrations

January 31, 2013

Temporary Closure

October 6, 2010

SunMar Composting Toilet "World Toilet Day" Rebate now through November 27th

Maine Public Broadcasting Auction

August 12, 2011

Rebate Available for Flexcut Carving Tools

September 8, 2009

Purely Post & Beam Class

Landscaping Book Mania: 20% off Instock Items

January 27, 2009

Chainsaw Maintenance Class

Timberframing

September 4, 2008

2009 Class Schedule

February 9, 2012

New Sharpening Workshop for Women

Housing Industry Changes on the Horizon

December 11, 2009

Annual Open House and Sale

Intro to Instant Water Heaters

September 2, 2011

Dealing with Fallen Trees and Branches

November 30, 2008

Building a Small House

August 14, 2008

Vapor Barriers

Save on Sun-Mar Composting Toilets and Garden Composters

Tools for Women Workshops Special Offer

October 12, 2009

Intro to Concrete Countertops

January 10, 2012

Shelter at the New England Woodworking and DIY Show

January 13, 2011

Don't forget! Visit Shelter at the Woodworking and D.I.Y. Show

August 28, 2009

Home Buyer's Tax Credit Deadline

FREE WORKSHOP: Masonry Heaters

Composting Toilets

Timber Frame Kit

Shelter Institute in the News

August 18, 2011

Shelter at the Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival This Saturday

February 8, 2013

Update: Top Bar Beekeeping Class Postponed to Feb. 16-17 Due to Snowstorm

Tree Limbing and Felling Workshops at Shelter

January 9, 2008

Design Build Class Premise

Buiding a Sauna

Two Day Class: Be Your Own General Contractor

October 16, 2009

BOOK SALE Featuring the Energy Shelf

January 28, 2010

Active Solar