The 22 - foot structure being tested this month is a minimalist system aimed at collecting the information required to design tall timber buildings that have this kind of earthquake resilience. (sciencedaily.com)
But those tiled roofs and narrow, labyrinth - like streets aren't the only things that attract people to the town; on a sunny day the Jade Dragon Snow mountains can be seen towering over the horizon and providing a dramatic backdrop to the antique timbered buildings of the town itself. (nylonpink.tv)
The Cottage is a beautifully restored timber building which was once a pickers dwelling. (wikiaustralia.com)