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2025 Wood in Architecture Awards
A few days ago, the 2025 iteration of the Wood in Architecture awards were handed out. As always, these awards showcase ...
Always consider wood grain orientation!
Yesterday I came across this very nice looking wayfinding sign in a recently constructed building. As you can see, it is...
‘Fundamentals of Residential Construction’ Book
Fundamentals of Residential Construction by Allen / Schreyer / Thallon is the definitive guide to residential construction.
The fully updated and revised fifth edition is now available.
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This site is a construction-focused blog and a companion to the book "Fundamentals of Residential Construction". It is maintained by Alexander C. Schreyer and aims to celebrate construction by visually showcasing its many aspects.