Why We Insist on Raising our own Frames
Over the years I’ve noticed significant changes within our industry and craft. A number of these I’ve applauded, others I’ve resisted. At the top of the list of the latter — those in which I most obstinately avoid participating — is the use of third party erection crews. When I first began timber framing I […]
It’s a Small World
Growing up on Rin-Tin-Tin and Lassie, I had dreamed of having a dog. But we were a large family living in a really small house, so it was not be. Many years later, during my fourth year of teaching, the desire arose again and I casually mentioned it to some of my students. A day […]
There’s One in Every Crowd. If there’s not, there should be!
First day of class 1971, Architectural Drawing I, 9th graders At the beginning of my introductory lecture I asked if anyone knew what one could expect to spend for a new home (at the time $26,000 or so). The quick responders were all within $6,000 of the mark. Then Clay Ammon (name not changed to […]