Traditional Timber Frame + Passivhaus

[Kingy]

I am working with a structural engineer specialising in Traditional Timber frames to design a new build Wealden Hall House. Could anyone point me towards a person / company with a good degree of experience in efficient building design for traditional timber frames? Pursuing a truly historically-accurate frame design results in some specific cold-bridging issues (use of continuous timber posts / plates / joists through cross sections), that we are seeking mitigation strategies for. Thank you.

Edited February 28, 2022 by Kingy

[jamieled]

I had a chat with this company who seemed to understand some of the issues, we went with a more contemporary framing approach in the end.

 

Carpenter Oak Framed Buildings and Oak Framed Houses

 

Having said that, a quick scan of their website suggests they wrap some frames in SIPS which may not be what you're looking for.

 

 

[Iceverge]

https://passivehouseplus.co.uk/magazine/new-build/heart-of-oak

Edited February 28, 2022 by Iceverge

[saveasteading]

I know an Architect in Kent who specialise in new oak, and old buildings. General design too and I even used them myself for a commercial building as they understand cost and value. Don't know if that is any use to you.

Edited March 1, 2022 by saveasteading