Sarkkinen - The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing 2nd Edition: 7 Unique Post & Beam Styles to Accentuate Any Design Theme

Unique Post & Beam Styles to Accentuate Any Design Theme

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Copyright Bert Sarkkinen 2020

All Rights Reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, copied or distributed without permission from the publisher/author.

Published by Frank Amato Publications, Inc.

P.O. Box 82112, Portland, Oregon 97282

Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0-578-78127-3

UPC: 0-81127-00393-8

Printed in Singapore

Acknowledgments are often so long-winded and boring that I chose to eliminate the acknowledgments from the 1st edition of this book. But in doing so, I short-changed a lot of people, including you, the reader. You see, while signing books for clients, friends, and acquaintances, I found myself compelled to write a short thank-you note. I dont think this was accidental.

So I would like to thank you, the reader, and all past, present, and future clients. The reason we exist as a company is because of people like you. You are a deep source of inspiration and motivation. Indirectly you had helped author this book- Thank you.

Other contributing authors I short-changed with the 1st edition include my immediate and extended family, especially to my wife Kristine with our five children. To all of you, Thank you. Without solid supporting relationships, motivation, and meaning would be tough to find.

Now would be a good time for a shout-out to past, present, and future team members at Arrow Timber Framing. You all contribute in some way, shape, or form. It is noticed and appreciated.

Another past, present, and future triad that deserves a massive thanks are the professional partners who help us in so many different ways. Many builders, architects, engineers, suppliers, and designers have all been noteworthy authors. Thank you!

Lastly, I want to call attention to those who worked hands-on to make this book an effective way to help people see, plan and acquire that just right post and beam influence they want with their building projects.

Original Editing and Layout: Julie Gorham

Photography: Michael Shultz & Various Contributors

Layout, Edits & Design: Taylor Meckling

Photography Management & Copy Editing: Lucas Holmgren

Copy Editing: Kendra Helmes

It is easy to say this book would have been an abysmal read if it had been produced by my stony lonesome! Like they say, No man is an island. Thank you for all the influence, kindness, and support shown to me. Rest assured, you have motivated and influenced this book to a greater or lesser degree- Thank you.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Intuition, Passion, and Tenacious Perseverance ......................................................... ...viii

Introduction

How to Get the Most Out of This Book .......................................................................... .......2

Part One

Initiating the Vision

Foreword

Know Thyself, Thy Wants, and Thy Budget ................................................................ .......7

Chapter

What is Hybrid Timber Framing and How Can it Help Me

And a Brief History of Timber Framing........................................................................................11

Chapter

Achieve Optimized Beauty:

Start by First Defining Ugly........................................................................................................26

Chapter

Decision Compass for Your Personal Style:

Clarity for Optimized Investment................................................................................................34

Chapter

From Idea to Completion:

The Ideal Process for Best Results................................................................................................39

Chapter

Avoid Ugly Money Situations: How Architects, Builders, and Contractors

Can Help You Optimize Your Investment ............................................................................... ......49

Part One Conclusion

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure ................................................. ....56

Part Two

Depicting the Vision

Foreword

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants:

Orchestrating Prediction, Communication, and Creative Solutions.......................................59

Chapter

Where to Draw the Line?

Strength, Elegance, and Trade-offs..............................................................................................64

Chapter

Modern Style:

Crisp, Clean, and Edgy with a Surprise Twist...............................................................................73

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