Door and Window.com - a fact sheet on window types.

Drawing Floor Plans - from Sanford Artedentures.

Early Timber Framing - The Construction and History of Medieval Timber-Framed Houses in England and Wales

EcoTecture - Ecological Design - the online journal of ecological design.

Electricity in the Wood Shop -A comprehensive discussion
of electrical issues for woodworkers.

Emerging Construction Technologies  - The purpose of
this site is to present Emerging Construction
Technologies that could produce a "High Impact" in the construction industry.
Free Toolbox Plans - have your students make their own toolbox!

Green Building Checklist - Checklist for Environmentally Responsible Design and Construction

Green Development - Buildings and Land - from the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Guidelines for a Successful Building Project - formerly the Construction Industry Survival Kit!

Hazard Alerts for Building Trades - Hazard Alerts are flyers that tell workers how to protect themselves
Hometime.com - deck plans - do it yourself!

Hometime - Do-It-Yourself Projects

House Plans - Drummond Design- online plans are great starting points, but have your CAD students verify their dimension accuracy!
How Smart Structures Work - from my favorite How Stuff Works website
How-To Library - from Lowe's

Institute for Research in Construction -part of the National Research Council, is the leader in research, technology and innovation for the Canadian construction industry, the country's largest industrial sector.

Insulating at a Glance - another resource from Owens Corning

InternetWoodworking.com
Isometric Drawing Tool - great online MarcoPolo activity.

Jobsite Safety - NAHB/OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook

Miter Saw - Choosing and Using - a great resource from the Tuanton Press.

Museum of Woodworking Tools - the name says it all - a virtual museum of woodworking tools and their history.
NBS Educator - NBS Educator is provided by NBS, publishers of the National Building Specification. A great resource for understanding building contracts.

PlanHouse.com - one place, 1000 building ideas!

Roofing At A Glance - from Owens Corning

Roof Snow Loads - structural considerations and how to get assistance.

Safety Articles - a sultitutde of resources from the Taunton Press.

Scaffolding - from Operation Safe Site

Sharpening Tools - from Ron Hock of Hock's Tools.

Skills and Techniques

Sustainable Building Sourcebook - a popular resource for alternative builders around the world
Technologypupil.com - numerous information sheets which will be helpful if you are studying or teaching DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Timber Bridges - a forest management fact sheet from the University of Minnesota.

Toolbase.org - the home building industry's technical information resource

Tool Guide - Amateur Woodworker - This site describes the power tools that are commonly used by amateur woodworkers.

Treehouse Construction - and don't forget to check the link for the accompanying hammock!

Treehouse Links

The Steel Framing Alliance - The Steel Framing Alliance provides tools to help you build steel into your projects, cost-effectively.

Steel.org

Windows- Energy Efficient - information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use
WoodLinks.com
Woodworker's Journal Online their link library includes thousands of woodworking resources.

Woodworking Designs and Plans - Students and teachers will find a range of project designs and plans to help prepare for a project.
Woodworking Plans - WoodNet.net

Woodworking Projects - Lowe's - How-To on lumber and building from Lowe's.

Woodworking Safety - Woodworking Shop Safety
10 Safety Tips to Post in Your Shop.
Woodweb.com
Woodzone.com - everything from drills to laminate tools!

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