Wood

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Wood is the most ancient material used in construction, and it can be traced back to China, Korea and Japan, and in the domestic architecture of Europe and North America. The types of wood are: Softwood lumber: used for home construction only. Hardwood lumber Plywood and manufactered sheets.

The different construction methods used are: The Log Construction based on bulding up all 4 walls together with horizontal layers of logs. The skeletal system that requires precise shaping of lumber, and provides a rigid framework.

The advantages of using wood are that it is easy to acquire, strong, not expensive, lightweight, a natural thermal insulator and chemical resistance. But the disadvantages are the susceptibility to fire, mold and termites.