S1 E2 - Craftsmanship
Trending Episodes
•
18m
Craftsmanship plays a crucial role in building, emphasizing traditional skills that are fading. Education in crafts is important, with schools teaching skills like violin making and furniture crafting. Design proportions and historical methods focus on quality over speed and cost. Mockups aid client visualization, showcasing the value of traditional methods. Hand carving and custom milling ensure durability and artistry, highlighting the significance of joinery in creating lasting structures.
Up Next in Trending Episodes
-
S1E5 Designing Our Slab Foundation
Alex provides an overview of the process of selecting a slab foundation for its advantages like radiant heating and thermal mass. The need for a basement is discussed, along with plans for storage and a gym. An architectural model showcases foundation drawings and materials. Key construction deta...
-
S1E11 Finding the Control Lines
Framers start work on the foundation, ensuring precise alignment with a control line. The foundation is smoothed and sealed for airtightness. Lumber is prepared, with adjustments made for discrepancies. A drainage system connects downspouts to galleys, while groundwater is managed through a separ...
-
S1 E1 - How to
Explore the process of constructing homes that reflect character and narrative. The focus is on historical architecture and craftsmanship, using traditional methods. Key details in construction, from materials to design, create a cohesive story within the home. A kitchen designed with a 1940s aes...