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Wood and Wood Joints

Building Traditions of Europe and Japan

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Building with wood as an ecologically viable material is a tradition with a long history in both Eastern and Western culture. The beauty of timber structures and their detailing is captured here in superb photographs and 3-dimensional drawings reveal the secret life hidden within the wood joints. This publication is a mine of information for specialists and will open up an almost forgotten world to the craftsmen of today. Chapter The Material, Working with Wood, Types and Functions of Wood Joints, Wood Joints and Their Evolution, Wood Joints as an Expression of Aesthetic Values.

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Wood and Wood Joints, P. Thrift, G.H. Söffker, Klaus Zwerger

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1997
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Title
Wood and Wood Joints
Subtitle
Building Traditions of Europe and Japan
Language
English
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Released
1997
Format
Hardcover
Pages
278
ISBN10
3764354836
ISBN13
9783764354831
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Description
Building with wood as an ecologically viable material is a tradition with a long history in both Eastern and Western culture. The beauty of timber structures and their detailing is captured here in superb photographs and 3-dimensional drawings reveal the secret life hidden within the wood joints. This publication is a mine of information for specialists and will open up an almost forgotten world to the craftsmen of today. Chapter The Material, Working with Wood, Types and Functions of Wood Joints, Wood Joints and Their Evolution, Wood Joints as an Expression of Aesthetic Values.