Roundwood Timber Framing by Ben Law - learning to build naturally using local resources.

Few people could fail to be inspired by Ben Law's approach to building his own home out of sweet chestnut from his own woodland.  The build of which was well documented by the Grand Designs TV series.

This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 colour photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings.

Contents include:

•    Roundwood in Building
•    Managing Woodlands for Roundwood Timber Framing
•    Tools for Roundwood Timber Framing
•    Construction
•    Beyond the Frame
•    Roundwood Timber Framing Builds

160 pages, paperback.