Wood Houses

Today’s wood houses are found not only in forest areas but also in the city, and housing types range from the traditional to the experimental.Wood Housescelebrates this diversity. In the introduction, the author explores a number of important themes, such as the development of vernacular traditions in timber housing, timber frame construction, environmental benefits and concerns associated with the material, and the use of wood in an urban setting. Each of the 46 houses profiled is illustrated with not only the architect’s own plans and elevations but also numerous full-colour interior and exterior photographs that highlight the intrinsic beauty of wood