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Roundwood Timber Framing: Building Naturally with Local Resources

Synopsis
A step-by-step design and build process for a locally sourced roundwood timber framed building, as well as showing other examples of builds including houses, a shop and a small outhouse. The link between the management of the woods and the construction of the building is emphasised throughout.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2012
Notes
Ben Law gained notoriety after winning the public’s most favourite build on Channel 4 Grand Design series.
Documentation
The DVD accompanies the book of the same name by Ben Law
Subjects
Architecture; Engineering; Environmental science
Keywords
building materials; forest ecosystems; timber frame buildings

Credits

Contributor
Ben Law; Mark Saunders

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
85 minutes
Year
2012

Distributor

Name

Green Shopping

Email
sales@green-shopping.co.uk
Web
http://www.green-shopping.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01730 823 311
Address
The Sustainability Centre
Droxford Road
East Meon
Hants
GU32 1HR

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