Timber Frame House Course
Gain expertise in constructing timber frame houses featuring compact designs, superior energy-efficient envelopes, and eco-friendly systems. The course teaches structural planning, passive solar strategies, heating and ventilation selections to produce efficient, healthy two-bedroom timber homes that fit real-world budgets and standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a straightforward guide to designing and detailing a small, energy-saving two-bedroom timber frame home. You will cover site planning, passive design principles, building envelope components, structural designs, natural lighting, and staircase layouts for homes under 120 square metres. It also includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water systems, indoor air quality, renewable energy options, and low-carbon materials, along with balancing costs and performance to create strong, comfortable homes that meet building codes within a practical budget.
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Develop skills
- Timber frame layouts: quickly design compact, compliant two-bedroom timber homes.
- High-performance envelopes: specify airtight, highly insulated timber structures.
- Passive design methods: optimise orientation, shading, and airflow for comfort and efficiency.
- Mechanical systems: properly size heat pumps, ventilation units, and water heaters for compact timber homes.
- Low-carbon materials: evaluate timber products, finishes, and insulation for cost and environmental benefits.
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