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How to Join Wooden Elements: 6 Tips to Build Safe and Strong Structures

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Wood is a very easy-to-work material, allowing professional and amateur builders to manufacture simple objects and structures without major problems. However, when thinking about larger-scale housing or buildings, it's important to take certain precautions that ensure good quality and good construction behavior. To this end, it's essential to evaluate every project and analyze which connection system best suits its structural and aesthetic needs.

We spoke with the experts of Simpson Strong Tie, a leading company in structural connectors, anchors, and fastening systems, to learn more about these topics. Here are six important lessons and tips for building safer and more resistant wooden houses and buildings.

Thao Dien House / MM++ architects

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Thảo Điền, Vietnam
  • Architects: MM++ architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  280
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

LAND Experience Center / Aedas

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  • Architects: Aedas
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2110
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014

Heavenly Water Service Center of International Horticultural Exposition 2014 / HHD_FUN

Heavenly Water Service Center of International Horticultural Exposition 2014 / HHD_FUN - Showroom
© DuoCai Photograph
  • Architects: HHD_FUN
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  6539
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Professionals: HHD_FUN

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Aldeia III House / O Norte – Oficina de Criação

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Aldeia dos Camarás, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  140
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Celite, Dânica, Madeireira Aurora, NGK

Avaré House / Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5489 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Crosslam, Hunter Douglas, Way pvc

San Alberto Magno Chapel / Juan Pavez Aguilar + José Requesens Aldea

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Call for Submissions: 2019 Wood Design & Building Awards

The Wood Design & Building Awards program recognizes design teams that are passionate about celebrating wood as a safe, strong and sophisticated building material.

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Wairau Valley House / Parsonson Architects

Wairau Valley House / Parsonson Architects - Houses
© Paul McCredie

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Rapaura, New Zealand

Vejlskovgaard Stable / LUMO Architects

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Odder, Denmark
  • Architects: LUMO Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  8800
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Hut-to-Hut / Rintala Eggertsson Architects

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Villa Blåbär / pS Arkitektur

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Nacka, Sweden
  • Architects: PS Arkitektur
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  170
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Studio House / fabi architekten bda

Studio House / fabi architekten bda - Exterior Photography, Offices, Facade
© Herbert Stolz

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Wenzenbach, Germany
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

Cotacachi House / Arquitectura X

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Cotacachi, Ecuador
  • Architects: Arquitectura X
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  378
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

El Mirador House / Manuel Cervantes Estudio

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EVOA - Environmental Interpretation Center / Maisr Arquitetos

EVOA - Environmental Interpretation Center / Maisr Arquitetos - Museum, Facade, Fence, Column, Coast
© Filipa Miguel Ferreira
Lezíria, Portugal
  • Architects: Maisr Arquitetos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  470
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

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Groupe Scolaire Pasteur / R2K Architectes

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Permanent Camping / Casey Brown Architecture

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© Rob Brown

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