Join RIBA Plymouth Branch for an exclusive visit to Carpenter Oak in Buckfastleigh, Devon, one of the UK's leading timber framing specialist

This unique event will provide an in-depth insight into the design, engineering and manufacture of large-section structural timber frames. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the timber yard and production facilities, witness frames being crafted by skilled carpenters, and gain a greater understanding of both traditional and contemporary timber construction techniques.

The session will cover:

Traditional green oak framing and handcrafted joinery

Engineered timber systems and modern connection technologies

Design development and structural engineering considerations

Timber selection, specification and performance

Manufacturing processes and fabrication techniques

Project case studies demonstrating a range of framing strategies

Factors influencing bay spans, structural solutions and material choices

Carpenter Oak combines centuries-old craftsmanship with advanced digital design tools, creating bespoke timber structures that celebrate both tradition and innovation. Their experienced designers and makers will share valuable technical knowledge, providing practical insight into the opportunities and challenges of specifying structural timber.

About Carpenter Oak

Established in 1987, Carpenter Oak is a specialist timber framing company based in Devon. Using a combination of Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology and traditional timber framing expertise, they design and manufacture exceptional timber structures throughout the UK and beyond.

Their highly skilled carpenters use traditional framing principles and hand-crafted joinery techniques, combined with modern engineering and fabrication methods, delivering precision, efficiency and outstanding architectural quality.

Who Should Attend?

This event is suitable for:

Architects

Architectural Technologists

Engineers

Construction Professionals

Students

Anyone interested in contemporary timber architecture and sustainable construction

The Old Mill Buildings,

Buckfast Abbey,

Buckfastleigh,

Devon,

TQ11 0EE

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