Advanced Framing
The principle of advanced framing is to only use the amount of lumber in building a house that is structurally necessary. The advanced framing method requires less material (as much as 20% less) than that used in conventional methods, without sacrificing structural integrity. On the contrary, because we use less material by removing unnecessary framing components, we can afford to use higher quality material than what is typically used. Advanced framing also contributes to greater energy efficiency.