Country File

[mind_the_goat]

Anyone watch Country File on BBC last night?
They were at the Dorset Woodland Architecture School, where, amongst other things, they are running a project to use timber that would normally be no use for construction due to bends, twists or branches. Using a fascinating mix of old and new technology they have have a system which enables them to to digitally scan odd shaped trees, including branches and then design them into sound structures. A robot then accurately cuts the actual joints required to make it securely fit it together. A modern take on traditional Cruck frame design. The roof structure they were building was amazing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06qz9fk

 

[condeesteso]

yes, saw that bit almost by accident. Really good work and very resourceful. Then wifey turned over to Strickly... I'm no celebrity, but get me out of here.

 

[hammer n nails]

Yes I saw it too good stuff

 

[themackay]

Yes I just watched it today

 

[Harbo]

Yes a very impressive set-up.

Another interesting feature on our local TV was a school of boat building being set up in The Royal Navy National Museum in Portsmouth.
Lots of wooden boat building being carried out.

Rod

 

[Austinisgreat]

Yes saw it but never got to see how the boughs with the splits fit together. Overall v impressive. Main workshop building ugly tho'

Cheers

Andrew