The Joinery Compendium

The Joinery Compendium is a collection of over 400 handcrafted wood joints from around the world. This unique compilation provides insights into the fascinating diversity of these joints, their history, and applications. In an era where sensitivity to existing building materials and wooden structures is growing, historical and simple construction techniques are gaining new relevance. Wood is not only used in construction and furniture making but is also increasingly found in sustainable products, as wood joints without nails or glue serve as inspiration for repairability and lifecycle consideration. The introduction of the book offers fundamental knowledge about wood and traditional hand tools. An illustrated set of rules for naming the joints leads into the main section. Each joint is presented with a profile that includes axonometric and planographic drawings, as well as a step-by-step guide for its construction. The simplified graphic representation with ample white space allows for the addition of proportions and notes during one's creative process. At the end of the book, an illustrated glossary facilitates comparability in design processes and simultaneously eases access to digital search platforms. The terminology is available in German, English, and Japanese. The Joinery Compendium provides an easily understandable overview through language-neutral illustrations, promoting a contemporary engagement with the topic and aiming to ignite a passion for traditional wood joints.