Building Techniques

A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries.

Take a deep dive into SNOT as we analyze the geometry, look at some basic building techniques and expose some hidden pitfalls of LEGO SNOT.

Adult fans of lego or AFOL, are people who haven't let their enthusiasm for the building game die. While these enthusiasts respect the activity, some have gone off-map to create - illegal lego building techniques, and they are awesome.

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The method used for the window at the top is an alternative to the one in part 1. This bracket technique let you build in a four stud wide opening instead of making it six. The bottom example is of course a pretty basic one, included here to demonstrate the two connection techniques, and the difference of having the visible studs or not. Different variations of these techniques allows for different details. You just combine them cleverly for the desired effect.

Today we're looking at a clever door mechanism designed by Tiago Catarino. It utilizes technic axles and modified plates with technic holes to create a smooth mechanism that looks great when open or closed. To see a video of it in action + instructions for how to build it, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dx7jh9LmuI

Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.