There is a good chance that you have heard of Larch Disease. Larch is a common and abundant resource in Wales, and the trees are currently under attack from an invasive disease to which they have little immunity. It is in fact a bit like Dutch Elm disease, or Ash Dieback. These tree diseases have […]
Some photos from our work at Coppicewood College
Carbon Capture and Roundwood Timber Frame Construction
Carbon Capture And Roundwood Timber Frame Construction At Tŷ Pren we are passionate, and I mean really passionate about roundwood timber frame buildings. This is not just because these buildings are beautiful to live in and visit, because of all the natural materials used in the construction, but because the homes we build are Zero […]
Tir Sisial- Timber Frame One Planet Development Project
Timber Frame Construction Apprenticeships with Ty Pren- Emily’s Story
Being an apprentice with Ty Pren (Welsh for wooden house) is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I previously met the Ty Pren crew whilst undertaking the Coppice Wood College course in coppicing and greenwood crafts. Myself and another student at the time, Cathryn, both got in touch to see […]
The Finished Frame- Roundwood Timber Frame Construction
Blessed with sunny days, Ty Pren has completed the frame of the house, including the workshop, and a drink was shared by all during the ‘topping out ceremony’. Thanks was given to the wood energies that have helped us reach this point. The Ty Pren team has been working efficiently and co-operatively on the roof […]
From Forest to Frame – Future Proof Homes from Ty Pren.
The current frame is for a family dwelling at Rhiw Las, which is a group of four low-impact small holdings in Carmarthenshire. Erica and Chris have been approved for planning through the One Planet Development so a Ty Pren building is ideal for the ecological requirements. Our techniques and processes help to reduce the carbon […]
Ty Pren out and about- Promoting Low Carbon Builds at Coppicewood College
Ty Pren was invited to join Coppicewood College as part of their 10 year anniversary year celebrations at The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival in Pembrokeshire. Many of the members of Ty Pren began their woodland craft careers here, learning coppicing, woodland management and greenwood craft skills. We all agree that their course was life-affirming […]
Timber Roundhouse with a Mandan frame
We may not update our blog very often as we’re always in the workshop or on-site somewhere, but we thought we’d show you a recent little roundhouse frame we did. It’s based on a Mandan design and will be used as a studio/summer house/classroom by the owners. We’ve done the frame and they plan to […]
Roundwood Timber Framing course at C.A.T.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT TY PREN! Last year was full of firsts for us and a great coming together for all involved in the company. The first residential self build frame for the county, honing and strengthening of skills and relationships and a great new website! The movement towards low impact living is […]