Timberframe By T. Benson. The timberframe house has returned to favor thanks largely to the efforts of master designer and builder Tedd Benson. In Timberframe, he shows precisely why increasing numbers of homeowners are turning to this durable, attractive style. The book compiles the best examples from the over 500 timberframe homes Benson and his crew have raised across North America and the world. With 46 floor plans and basic skeleton frame drawings, plus 400 color photos of completed timberframe designs and details, the book showcases the styles enduring warmth and character.