Publisher's Synopsis
A highly illustrated guide to the use of green oak, written by an expert team . The authors describe the whole process of green oak in construction: the design, framing and enclosing of structures. They demonstrate how to achieve excellence in practice through a series of eleven inspirational case studies, featuring contemporary and historic structures: Stirling Castle roof; New roof to South Transept of York Minster; Darwin College, Cambridge; National Maritime Museum (cladding); Globe Theatre; The Downland Gridshell; Bedales School Olivier Theatre; Abingdon School Boathouse; Mill O'Braco (house); Ealing Bridge; Polesden Lacey Bridge. Comprehensive specifying information, design data and grading rules are also included for reference. Green Oak in Construction is supported by the Forestry Commission and Scottish Enterprise.