A traditional "Trønderlån" style solid log farmhouse built ca. 1800, from the Trøndelag region of Norway. Initially a farmhouse, then accommodation for military officers, then parochial house etc. Now restored to a 19th c. exterior and 1950s interior. Two stories with attic space, at 168m² (1814ft²) footprint on natural stone foundation. The log timber is horizontal and the wooden cladding is vertical. These houses are durable and easily modified, impervious against earthquakes or storms and exceedingly charming. https://hell.twtr.plus/media/5a04618d74c5bb437add0e11ed3eaf4bb4ba873a9a46855b838e0bdda7189592.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/4face8f239a78f4b9c726bd3f69a4cab463673ab67e81b522256881628d37066.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/ddf8e903562248aa3170c4e48a4f8415c5f86c65c84a3839afbd42e4cdbd257a.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/f1165958c260bb2c176d870eca4e74d4d00b045197dd1fc71f09f2825e27001c.file

Norwegian scientific testing on reused timber beams: old timber is just as strong as new timber even after a century in use. This should make it easier to reuse old building materials. In Norway at least. https://www.sintef.no/siste-nytt/2024/sintef-tester-hundre-ar-gamle-lavebjelker/ https://hell.twtr.plus/media/02fc3b982a56dec13882331d069b7a4f41cdc3387c83750328c28a3d990e09c5.file

When Dovre Church in Norway (built 1736, timber frame) was to receive a new cladding in 1840 stone slate was selected. It turns out to have been an extremely clever decision. The cladding after 185 years of freezing winters and wet summers is still in perfect condition and has never needed maintenance. Fans of modern Corten steel cladding will enjoy the interesting patina. Stone slate is along with copper one of the absolute top performers in building material longevity. https://hell.twtr.plus/media/ef73190eb8721c69e854cdc165caaf328614cf7414ee7d7b324ad318c944ccee.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/99c117d10bf5d278d7a080a8ca51203f13817dfe792a48723cee9322cd858c9f.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/94d9b0a25ab36b615f6b3f06591e36afd2f011127660f900ea2c3ebf3db5bb65.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/441edee838a8277524677868fc13b23faf9b9ce0b5aa068522a8ffade5ce036b.file

Sheltered Housing took off in the UK in the mid-1970s, usually defined as place for couples over 55 where children have left home, providing a smaller home or downsizing in a quieter neighborhood. Typically located in rural areas and near villages, they are often modeled on medieval almshouses. Here is Lyefield Court outside Reading, semi-courtyard, 30 homes built in 1983. Sort of charming. https://hell.twtr.plus/media/dd5040107a0f23cdfc9b251c4ca7f39e53adef0a2df7a15f3a8581d6d4890a97.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/406d4ec682e93348bc25cd845fb43fbb5f6b13f4b91df924c7bc80b428131431.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/d80a5f82efda0bd558067edb40a0d100426122add21fae6d34ab9fd61796965a.file

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Maybe even more interesting are the photos showing how a large crown molding like this is constructed. https://hell.twtr.plus/media/55c35510ce0ee31eea0c3f6987eb2a1b3d717d049cd85974c8d586b703a093fd.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/a9eebc5977ddc949b444d7f9efe0c062048e16c2f8c0e9b96523cf1528a318a8.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/d379282076f2ad31162c4b944ea4d7c2871ca59a39927ebfad2accf98c85e968.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/b5909432d70c74fc6a67cc06aff64c7817aca8858f9b3e16a50dcde4c3f802cd.file

Congratulations @PGaches for receiving the TAG Outstanding Craftmanship Award for his work at Castle Howard. Incredible before/after photos here. https://hell.twtr.plus/media/e28f8a79af3c971307074e539456cf7ba21ccf035f296bbed46a795bfea618aa.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/ff1ffba81eb0ae53536fc5f3fb8c679bb9bc6fa1caa99e53d3714fe0e160d121.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/06d111eaaa4ee2d631a1f12262292c419b825b76804980809f25493451c3a43e.file https://hell.twtr.plus/media/1ba173061ddac474e0dde808054ab22154390578e32b0c3b6c50efa4f27f853a.file

"ALSACE SUMMER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & CRAFTS 2024: 1st to 15th of July 2024 — With the support of the city of Barr, many TRA members, the INTBAU network, Arcas Paris, Ralf Schmitz Exceptional Homes & Xavier Bohl's Studio ." https://www.latablerondearchitecture.com/alsace-summer-school https://hell.twtr.plus/media/26755576a3b1b2b1ec210e82a1255fbd0d4e2799dec0c43d884fd6817e9ec0b6.file