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T
he concept of design
/ build offers many benefits, from the ability to create a design
which will not be compromised during construction, to the ability
to streamline every step of a project, resulting in savings
both in time and money.
Conceiving a project, from its
inception to its final design and construction, is a process
of extreme complexity, encompassing a great amount of data
and skills that need to be properly integrated in order to
achieve total satisfaction when the project is complete.
Normally, a building project
is shared among the client, the designers, the architects,
the engineers, and the contractors. Choosing the right people
to do the job could be a difficult, time consuming and disappointing
venture. You might have found a designer with a nice design,
an architect that will draw it, engineers that will approve
its structural integrity, and a cast of sub contractors to
put it all together. You still could end up with a less than
satisfying experience.
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roper management of your project means
that all these people need to share all the information about the
project and agree on the final product and the means to achieve it.
This interminable exchange of information from one to the other is
time consuming and, giving each others' specialties and, therefore,
limitations of their overall knowledge, could be obstructive in realizing
your expectations. Traditional timber framing techniques are very
precise and specialized; knowledge that is not necessarily understood
by an architect or a designer, unless they have received formal education
in the field. Also, the knowledge of the building medium (wood)
must be thorough; its properties dictate the engineering principles
of the design and, therefore, its esthetics.
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T
herefore, adapting
an architect's design into a compatible timber frame design
is tricky, having to confront a series of specific problems
that will need to be worked out in the translation of the design,
from the architect's vision, to the conceivable timber frame.
This will cost in efficiency, time and money. One way to avoid
these complications is to choose a builder who can offer all
of these services; a builder who has the training and experience
to elaborate a design and concept in which all aspects of the
project have been simplified.
For example,
the crescent shape of this design is based on a symmetrical
plan, starting from a center line and fanning out, left and
right, so each side mirrors the other; the structure of the
bents, angles, joinery and assemblies to the right are the same
as on the left, thus simplifying the process of jabbing, cutting
and assembly of the sections.
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W
hen it comes to timber frame constructions,
Traditional Timber Frame Homes by Marc Guilhemjouan offers the consumer
a worry free alternative to contemporary building methods. By choosing
Traditional Timber Frame Homes by Marc Guilhemjouan, you choose
your designer, architect, builder, roofer, and general contractor;
all in one. Where applicable, all blue prints receive a seal of
approval by engineers. Our expertise and training come from French
traditions and knowledge which are centuries old, and our designs,
philosophy and methods in the field incorporate these traditions.
Traditional
Timber Frame Homes by Marc Guilhemjouan will sub-contract to local
industry electrical, plumbing, and other services, depending on
the specific requirements of the project. If, however, you
choose not to opt for the design / build concept for your project,
Traditional Timber Frame Homes by Marc Guilhemjouan will work with
a designer, architect and engineers of your choice, in helping you
realize your dream project.
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