Project Information
Company:
Maine West High School
Builder:
Geometry in Construction class Maine West HS
Photographer:
Various
Timber Framer:
Paul Tomasiewicz & Karrie Kamai
Project Location:
Des Plaines, Illinois
Wood Species:
Eastern Pine
Project Description:
Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois introduced a new class this year called Geometry in constructuction with an emphasis on applying geometry/math to real construction projects. The class had limited indoor space so we decided to go with a timber frame structure that would be used as a shed for the girls softball team. The timber frame structure is 12′ x 20′ x 16′, with a loft. It was built by the 16 students and two instructors in the class. The kids loved the project and was very proud of their accomplishment.
Project Images:
Love to see this. Hoping the trend of incorporating timber framing at the high school level continues to grow.
Wish my high school was into Timber Framing when I went to high school there in 1979. Wow how times have changed.
I agree we need more high schools with these programs.
IT’s great to see students of any age learning a skill. That’s an excellent project!