Discovering Timber-framed Buildings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Discovering Timber-framed Buildings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Harris
SeriesShire Discovering
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 177,Width 113
Category/GenreArt History
Architectural structure and design
Residential buildings and domestic buildings
ISBN/Barcode 9780747802150
ClassificationsDewey:721.04480942
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Shire Publications
Publication Date 24 June 1993
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book looks behind the common image of 'black and white' houses, showing how timber buildings were built and how they vary from region to region.

Author Biography

Richard Harris spent his first day as an architectural assistant surveying a medieval timber-framed building and has been fascinated ever since. After training at the Architectural Association in London, he worked on research and reconstruction projects at Avoncroft Museum of Buildings and since 1975 he has been based at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, West Sussex, where he is Director.

Reviews

'... the best general book on (England's) timber-framed buildings. Written and beautifully illustrated by Richard Harris, the book is not just essential for those interested in the subject, but because of the detail of the drawings, is invaluable for any architect involved in repairing or moving a timber-framed building.' Architects Journal 'Richard Harris has made a masterly job of his contributionto the series. The book should be purchased by every student of local history.' Bulletin of Local History.