Traditional Timber Framing in 2026

Traditional timber framing has a long global lineage, but in Australia it occupies a unique position: adapting centuries-old European joinery traditions to local timbers, climates and building codes. In this session, Chris Nance, founder of Traditional Timber Frames and one of Australia's most accomplished post-and-beam practitioners, draws on over 130 commissioned frames and nearly two decades of practice to share what traditional timber framing looks like in Australia today.

This product includes:

Access to the full webinar recording.

Access to a multiple choice quiz Which upon completion with a passing grade you will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by the WoodSolutions program to be eligible for 1 formal CPD point.

Please check your association's specific requirements for CPD points and eligibility. Refunds will not be accepted for denied CPD points.

Chris will discuss how he has adapted the oak framing techniques he learned in Wales, to Australian hardwoods and architectural contexts and the practical considerations that come with designing, engineering and certifying handcrafted timber frames within the Australian regulatory environment. He'll also reflect on his role as an educator, having taught timber framing in the UK, France and across Australia, and what it takes to pass on a craft that demands both deep material knowledge and hands-on skill. Whether you're an architect, engineer, builder, or simply drawn to the idea of beautiful buildings made to last, this session offers a rare window into a craft tradition that is alive and growing in Australia.