Building a legacy
to be proud of
Prepare to inspire young minds by adding an oak frame learning space to your school.
Education
Warm oak and bright architecture
create inspiring spaces for learning
and community.
At Green Oak Carpentry, every timber frame school construction is designed in-house before being handcrafted by our team in our workshops. With over 30 years of experience and a record of three Gold Wood Awards, we bring the same depth of craft and care to every project, working with you from the first drawing to the final assembly to create something unique to your establishment.
What is a timber frame school construction?
What is a timber frame school construction?
A timber frame school construction is an educational space built with timber such as oak or Douglas fir, or engineered timber such as glulam, to create a solid, sustainable learning environment.
These versatile spaces are relatively quick to build and, thanks to the materials’ durability, can be expected to last for a considerable time.
How can you use a timber frame school construction?
Timber frame school constructions
are a versatile way to add space
to your nursery, school, college
or university.
You can use them in a variety of ways, such as:
Bright and airy classrooms that allow student to focus and enjoy their learning
Magnificent halls for your community to join together
Spacious libraries flooded with natural light; perfect for reading and studying
Rehearsal studios and performance spaces where tomorrow’s artists can hone their skills
Sports halls and pavilions, perfect for your community to cheer on budding athletes.
However you choose to use your oak-framed timber-frame school construction, you’ll have a place where the next generation can learn and grow.
Never repeated. Always remarkable
Every Green Oak Carpentry
timber frame school construction is
an original – we don’t work to set
design templates, nor do we build the
same thing twice.
We’ll work with you to create a timber frame school construction that complements your school’s architecture and character by considering factors such as proportion and materials. Our designers will ensure your new timber frame school construction does more than just look good. It will also be designed to account for acoustics, interior flow, natural light and solar gain – ensuring it doesn’t overheat in the summer.
Our fully bespoke approach accommodates your site’s idiosyncrasies – taking advantage of opportunities while managing any constraints. And, as you’d expect, we’ll work in line with local planning considerations and respect your budget.
Quality & craftsmanship
without compromise
Enjoy an unsurpassed level of continuity throughout the design, build and installation of your timber frame school construction. We guide you through your entire project, allowing you to enjoy the unique process of commissioning an oak or timber frame building.
Design & architectural development
Our in-house draughtsmen and frame designers bring your vision to life, combining structural integrity with architectural beauty. Our designers readily accommodate unconventional ideas and specific features, and can incorporate any number of custom-designed features.
If you’ve already commissioned an architect, we’ll work with them and can adapt existing drawings to ensure your plans are suitable for oak framing.
Planning support
Our trusted planning consultants are here to support your planning permission application and are particularly experienced in heritage projects and sensitive sites.
Our materials
Oak is a popular choice for timber frame school constructions, but it isn’t always the best choice for a project. We work with you to choose the right materials, based on your site, aesthetic goals and engineering requirements. We only use sustainably sourced materials.
Fabrication
Each timber frame school construction is handcrafted from start to finish by our same team of award-winning carpenters. Using skills practised since the Middle Ages, they scribe the naturally shaped components together, making each frame unique.
Build & installation
After dry-fitting your oak frame in our workshop, our carpenters deconstruct it, deliver it on-site, and personally assemble it. Using the same team throughout build and assembly creates a rare level of consistency, giving your frame unsurpassed care and respect.
Bespoke finishes & specifications
We’ll work with you to agree on the best finishing options and specifications for your finished timber frame school construction. This will allow you to appreciate the beauty of this celebrated natural material while complementing your aesthetic.
The Green Oak Carpentry guarantee
All our frames carry a warranty against defective workmanship and materials for six years. Problems are very rare, but if they do occur, we take them very seriously and do our utmost to ensure all is well.
Commission your timber frame school construction
Learn more about beginning your timber frame school construction with Green Oak Carpentry. We work around you and your needs, whether using your drawings, quoting on an existing oak frame plan or guiding you as you begin your journey from scratch.
A naturally
sustainable choice
Oak is a natural, renewable material with exceptional longevity. When properly detailed and crafted, an oak frame building matures beautifully, developing an individual character and long-standing structural integrity.
A Green Oak Carpentry timber frame school construction is built with sustainability at its core. All wood – whether oak or another hardwood – will be sustainably grown and harvested. Crucially, it will meet PEFC’s strict chain-of-custody certification requirements, demonstrating our sustainability commitment.
Experience our oak
framed buildings for
yourself
Join us at one of our open days or events – they’re the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of oak framing, see our oak frames up close and ask our knowledgeable team as many questions as you need.
Why choose us for your
timber frame school
construction?
There’s no shortage of oak frame building companies to work with. So why choose us?
One-of-a-kind
Every project is a one-off – you won’t see a single templated design on our website or in our office. Whether a domestic porch or a high-profile commercial build, we begin every project the same way – by taking your brief and designing to your needs.
Integrity, longevity
Oak trees can live for hundreds of years. We honour these gentle giants by building structures that will last for generations to come. Our team skilfully designs, fabricates and assembles each structure to achieve structural integrity and a positive, lasting impact.
Transparent & available
It’s not just about the buildings we make. We’re good to work with, too. We’re readily available and happy to accommodate our clients throughout their projects. We work transparently and will be open about your project’s progress and any potential challenges.
Deep expertise
Having been in business since 1996, we’re timber framing experts, training up the next generation of carpenters in our business. Our renowned timber restoration experts allow us to support highly specialised projects.
Professionalism assured
We partner with architects, contractors and developers to create modern and traditional timber structures of all sizes.
Industry recognised
Our timber structures have been recognised by numerous awards, and we’re the only company to have been awarded the prestigious Gold Wood Award three times. No other company has achieved this more than once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your timber frame school construction
Are timber frame school constructions sustainable?
Timber frame school constructions built by Green Oak Carpentry are created using renewable materials and renewable energy. If cared for, they will outlast school buildings made with a range of modern construction methods and materials. Learn more about our approach to sustainability.
How durable is a timber frame school construction?
The durability of your timber frame school construction will vary depending on the materials used. Oak is an exceptionally durable material – buildings built with oak can be expected to last for at least 200 years. We will work with you to select the most appropriate materials for your build, taking factors such as architectural design, budget and aesthetics into consideration – and will ensure that longevity is a basic requirement.
Every project is a one-off
No templates. No repeat designs. Every frame
we have ever made has started from scratch.
Never repeated.
Always remarkable
Explore our project gallery to inspire your oak frame building project. Take your time; each Green Oak Carpentry structure is unique and hand-built – you’ll never see the same project twice.
“Right from our first meeting we knew we had made the right choice. It’s the details, with so much experience they know exactly what works & what doesn’t. Everyone & we mean everyone, who comes to our home just goes “WOW” this is stunning. Makes us soo proud.”
Mark & Catherine, Petersfield
Great builds
begin with a chat
If you are considering an oak framed timber frame school construction and would value a thoughtful, design-led approach, we would be pleased to explore this with you.
Oak craftsmanship is best appreciated in person, so we welcome you to our workshop near Petersfield, Hampshire, where you can meet the team, see our carpenters at work, and catch a glimpse of the skill and care that go into every build.
