Timber Frame House Course
Master the art of timber frame house design and construction, focusing on compact layouts, high-performance building envelopes, and low-carbon mechanical systems. Gain expertise in structural planning, passive design strategies, HVAC and ventilation selections to build efficient, healthy two-bedroom timber homes that meet real-world budget constraints while ensuring comfort and sustainability.
4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear guide to designing and detailing a compact, energy-efficient two-bedroom timber frame home. You will learn about site analysis, passive design principles, building envelope assemblies, structural layouts, daylighting strategies, and stair planning for homes under 120 square meters. The curriculum covers HVAC systems, hot water solutions, indoor air quality, renewable energy options, and low-carbon materials, including cost-performance trade-offs to create durable, comfortable, code-compliant homes within realistic budgets.
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Develop skills
- Develop skills in timber frame layouts to quickly plan compact, code-compliant two-bedroom timber homes.
- Master high-performance envelopes by detailing low-leakage, well-insulated timber frame structures.
- Apply passive design techniques for optimal orientation, shading, and ventilation to enhance comfort and reduce energy costs.
- Learn to size mechanical systems including heat pumps, energy recovery ventilators, and hot water solutions for small timber homes.
- Evaluate low-carbon material options by comparing timber products, finishes, and insulation for optimal cost and environmental impact.
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