Wood and Wood Joints: Building Traditions of Europe and Japan

by Klaus Zwerger, G.H. Söffker (Translator), P. Thrift (Translator)

Building with wood as an ecologically viable material is a tradition with a long history in both Eastern and Western culture. The beauty of timber structures and their detailing is captured here in superb photographs and 3-dimensional drawings reveal the secret life hidden within the wood joints. This publication is a mine of information for specialists and will open up an almost forgotten world to the craftsmen of today. Chapter The Material, Working with Wood, Types and Functions of Wood Joints, Wood Joints and Their Evolution, Wood Joints as an Expression of Aesthetic Values.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Woodwork

278 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Michael Grove]

A brilliantly informative book, which I have utilised over time to identify the likeness of joint construction twixt Japan and Europe.