An Adaptable House for Timber Frames
Small buildings demand the same care as large ones, sometimes more. There is no single right way to approach sketching on site, but some ways are kinder than others
Work
A Short Guide to Drawing Sections
I wrote most of this on a still Friday morning. Most problems with small houses turn out to be problems with time
What Three Years of Reusing Materials Taught Me
A threshold can change how an entire house feels. I like timber frames that shows the marks of how it was made
What I Learned from Drawing Sections
We draw by hand early on; it keeps decisions loose
Working with Daylight
I keep a short list of things to try next; drawing sections is near the top
Notes on Calm Retrofit
Materials should age well rather than stay new
Less Materials, More Timber Frames
Small buildings demand the same care as large ones, sometimes more
On Working with Light and Sketching on Site
Between renovating and working with light, the second one taught me more. Materials should age well rather than stay new