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

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a straightforward guide to designing and detailing a compact, energy-efficient two-bedroom timber frame home. You will cover site analysis, passive design principles, building envelope components, structural configurations, daylight optimisation, and stair arrangements for spaces under 120 square metres. It also includes HVAC systems, hot water solutions, indoor air quality, renewable energy options, and low-carbon materials, along with balancing cost and performance for robust, comfortable homes that meet building codes within practical budgets.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Timber frame layouts: quickly design compact, compliant two-bedroom timber homes.
- High-performance envelopes: specify airtight, well-insulated timber structures.
- Passive design strategies: optimise orientation, shading, and ventilation for comfort and efficiency.
- Mechanical systems: appropriately size heat pumps, ERVs, and hot water for compact timber homes.
- Low-carbon materials: evaluate timber, finishes, and insulation for cost-effectiveness and environmental impact.
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