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SUN: The sun provides us warmth, food, and
good health; therefore, thinking about the sun
from the beginning of the process is
imperative. To those of us who live in cold
climates, we understand how south facing
glass means less money we have to dish out
in heating costs. My goal is to design homes
that a person can live in without turning on a
light switch in the daytime.
good health; therefore, thinking about the sun
from the beginning of the process is
imperative. To those of us who live in cold
climates, we understand how south facing
glass means less money we have to dish out
in heating costs. My goal is to design homes
that a person can live in without turning on a
light switch in the daytime.
TIMBER FRAME: When I plan a timber frame, I think first and foremost about the
site and how the beautiful timber defined spaces compliment it. After all, why build
a timber frame home that doesn't fit with the natural surroundings or showcase
the structure? Interior walls are typically non-load bearing, and therefore the plan
becomes versatile enough to change while your life changes. Timber frame
homes are different from stick built homes and require specific design talents and
details to make them successful.
site and how the beautiful timber defined spaces compliment it. After all, why build
a timber frame home that doesn't fit with the natural surroundings or showcase
the structure? Interior walls are typically non-load bearing, and therefore the plan
becomes versatile enough to change while your life changes. Timber frame
homes are different from stick built homes and require specific design talents and
details to make them successful.
In Designing your home, I will focus
on designing a series of spaces
that you will actually enjoy using,
because they will work to suit the
way you live. People all have
different needs, so why do we think
there is a one size fits all solution
for our housing? If you already have
a plan in mind, I would be happy to
use that as a starting point and walk
you through the plan as it will suit
your needs and specific site
on designing a series of spaces
that you will actually enjoy using,
because they will work to suit the
way you live. People all have
different needs, so why do we think
there is a one size fits all solution
for our housing? If you already have
a plan in mind, I would be happy to
use that as a starting point and walk
you through the plan as it will suit
your needs and specific site
EFFICIENCY: My primary objective in
creating spaces for my clients is to
think about efficiency. In saving
square footage, one saves short term
construction, and long term on energy
consumption and peace of comfort.
In being selective on square footage,
we are being responsible stewards of
the planet. A little, or a lot, of planning
will enable the construction process
to flow as smooth as possible.
creating spaces for my clients is to
think about efficiency. In saving
square footage, one saves short term
construction, and long term on energy
consumption and peace of comfort.
In being selective on square footage,
we are being responsible stewards of
the planet. A little, or a lot, of planning
will enable the construction process
to flow as smooth as possible.
MATERIALS: Building a timber frame allows you the advantage of building green.
Timbers are cut from sustainable forests and the fasteners are made of oak
instead of metals. Let's continue the tradition of building strong and beautiful.
Timbers are cut from sustainable forests and the fasteners are made of oak
instead of metals. Let's continue the tradition of building strong and beautiful.
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ACCESSORIES: Timber framing can also be
done on additions, porches, entryways, trusses
for the roof, and other applications. A great way
to add to your existing home may be to
incorporate an addition. Whether it be a master
suite that you have always wanted, a kitchen
and breakfast nook, or a great room, I can
design you a space that you will always enjoy.
I am happy to take on design challenges that
are only enhanced by what your imagination
brings to the table.
I would love to help you with any and all of your
residential design needs and challenges.
S. Knox
done on additions, porches, entryways, trusses
for the roof, and other applications. A great way
to add to your existing home may be to
incorporate an addition. Whether it be a master
suite that you have always wanted, a kitchen
and breakfast nook, or a great room, I can
design you a space that you will always enjoy.
I am happy to take on design challenges that
are only enhanced by what your imagination
brings to the table.
I would love to help you with any and all of your
residential design needs and challenges.
S. Knox
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Timber Frame Design
