This is a thorough and profusely illustrated guide to building a timber-frame house. Grounded in ancient tradition, timber-frame construction is admirably suited to fulfill today's need for durable, energy-efficient housing and other building needs. First published in 1977, this book is now in its ninth printing and is established as a classic in the field. This book is extraordinarily good in every way. I cant recall ever seeing a book on any subject that was so easy to understand. J. Baldwin, Co Evolution Quarterly ""This book is extraordinarily good in every way. I can't recall ever seeing a book on any subject that was so easy to understand." J. Baldwin, Co Evolution Quarterly"