Industry Links
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Associations
The Timber Framers Guild – Our parent organization, a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to building community by educating timber framers and the general public about timber framing, through projects, meetings, tours, and more.
The Timber Frame Engineering Council - A sister group to the TFBC that is dedicated to advancing the technology of timber frame engineering.
The American Institute of Architects - the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.
The American Wood Council (AWC) - the voice of North American traditional and engineered wood products, representing over 60% of the industry.
The Building System Councils of the NAHB is the leading resource for the concrete, log, modular, and panelized home building industries.
Members of Canadian Wood Council are Canada’s premier producers of wood products committed to: high performing wood products and planet friendly wood products.
The Forest Foundation is elevating key points in the forest management debate and building valuable relationships with government officials, educators, and community leaders.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
American Hardwood Association provides details on American hardwood species, sustainable forestry, and a glossary of hardwood terms will help you learn about your choices.
The Insulating Concrete Form Association has been the voice of the ICF industry since 1995.
Established in 1956,the International Wood Products Association is an international trade association for the North American imported wood products industry, representing 220 companies and trade organizations engaged in the import of hardwoods and softwoods from sustainably managed forests in more than 30 nations across the globe.
Founded in 1974, the International Log Builders' Association is a worldwide organization dedicated to furthering the craft of handcrafted log building, to the advancement of log builders, and to the promotion of the highest standards of their trade.
The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) is the rules writing agency for Eastern White Pine Lumber and the grading authority for Eastern Spruce, Balsam Fir, Spruce Pine Fir (SPFs) species grouping and other commercially important eastern softwood lumber species.
The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) exists to serve its members and provide them with the tools, information, support and services they need to succeed in a now global industry and economy.
Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.
The Preservation Trades Network (PTN) is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization founded to provide education, networking and outreach for the traditional building trades.
The Southern Forest Products Association and its member companies are committed to quality and believe that Southern Pine forest products provide a smart, environmentally friendly way to meet our world's need for a wide range of building and industrial products.
The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators/distributors, design professionals, and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry.
The Temperate Forest Foundation is a pathway to integrate social, economic and environmental needs of living sustainably.
The Western Wood Products Association represents softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska.
Building Science
Building Science Corporation – An organization dedicated to the research and analyses of Better Green Building
US Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy information
Energy Tax Incentives – Information regarding tax incentives for residential and commercial construction
EPA Energy Star Homes Program – Increases the quality of homes built across the United States, while improving interior comfort, saving money on homeowner utility bills and increasing home resale value.
Geothermal / GeoExchange® heating and cooling uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth to heat and cool homes and businesses with 40% to 70% less energy than conventional systems.
US Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation; information on LEED.
Occupational Safety Council in Los Angeles provides safety consulting, computer based training and employee testing services.
Magazines • Trade Shows • Other Resources
BuildingGreen, LLC is an independent publishing company committed to bringing their members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.
Timber Home Living Magazine (and online) is for people ready to make their timber home dream a reality...or for those who want to keep on planning and dreaming about their future timber frame home.
DSIRE (Database of state incentives and renewable energy and energy efficiency) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) is dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.
Facebook Page Timber Frame Resource Center This page provides recent projects and new ideas for your new timber frame structure.
