This course will cover all aspects of timber frame home construction with the exception of the actual layout and fabrication of the timbers. It will cover timber procurement, basic design, site considerations, foundations, enclosure of the frame, mechanical systems (electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation) as well as general contractors, sub-contractors and owner builders. The structure for the first day is an informal discussion of above with emphasis on topics the class is interested in covering. The second day will include site visits to timber frame homes in the area in various stages of construction.