Timber Frame House Course
Master timber frame house construction using compact layouts, high-performance envelopes, and low-carbon systems. Gain skills in structural planning, passive design, HVAC, and ventilation to build efficient, healthy 2-bed timber homes within real-world budgets. This course equips you to design durable, comfortable, and code-compliant homes that prioritise energy efficiency and sustainability.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Timber Frame House Course provides a clear roadmap to design and detail a compact, energy-efficient 2-bedroom timber home under 120 m². You will learn site analysis, passive design principles, envelope assemblies, structural layouts, daylighting strategies, and stair planning. The course 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, and code-compliant homes on a practical budget.
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Develop skills
- Timber frame layouts: plan compact, code-compliant 2-bed timber homes quickly.
- High-performance envelope: detail low-leakage, well-insulated timber shells.
- Passive design tactics: orient, shade, and ventilate for comfort and savings.
- Mechanical systems: size heat pumps, ERVs, and hot water for small timber homes.
- Low-carbon choices: compare timber, finishes, and insulation for cost and impact.
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