Blockbau

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Scope note
Wood log construction technique of layering tightly fitting timbers one on top of the other. Used since the Neolithic period, particularly in Europe and Asia. Either round logs or squared timber beams may be used. The combination of a block enclosed in a frame is called "plank construction."
Blockbau
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024