Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. European
6. Medieval styles and periods
7. Medieval (European)
8. Medieval regional styles
9. Northern European Medieval styles
10. German Medieval styles
11. German Medieval architecture styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Style of domestic construction using four horizontal wooden beams (schwellen) that support vertical squared posts. This style produced a very stable frame that allowed the stacking of floors; it was the precursor to fachwerbau and other timber-frame construction. It has been found in Germany in structures dating to as early as the late 12th century.