The Classical System of Building Geared for Builders and Craftsmen - Part 1

[@seanmcguire7974]

Been binge watching all these videos. Very underrated channel.

[@BrentHull]

Glad you like them! Spread the word. Thanks.

[@spilleradam]

I’m a carpenter, I like your videos, their very good very educational, you never stop learning.👍

[@BrentHull]

Glad you like them!

[@MNnytrorider]

I bet most builders have no idea what you are talking about. Your videos are absolutely great.

[@BrentHull]

Lol, that is funny and sad. I'm trying to change that. Thanks for watching.

[@bighands69]

@@BrentHull Try and reach out to more youtube channels that are in the craft fields.

[@heatherknopp3723]

@@BrentHull There are a lot of Home Inspectors doing social media videos of all the mistakes and stuff they find - maybe that would be a good partnership for you!

[@arvidjohansson3120]

This is pure gold. I recently read Witold Rybczynskis's book the most beautiful house in the world. Mr Rybczynski wrote about Christopher Alexanders books and building philosophy is that every good architecture consists of repeating patterns, the difficult part is choosing the right combinations. Seems like you lean to that philosophy. I am in mechanical engineering school, but I am starting to think that I should have attended architecture instead. This is much more interesting than doing strength analysis of bolts.

[@BrentHull]

LOL, I didn't know there were strength analysis studies. YIKES. I do lean towards the traditional. It is time-tested! Thanks for watching.

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

I've heard it said: “mechanical engineers design weapons” “Civil engineers design targets”

[@heatherknopp3723]

@@kurtvonfricken6829 oof! That's a startling comparison!

[@cheripaul4645]

I haven’t been this excited about content since I received my first Stanford White book🥳

[@BrentHull]

Thanks, we're both fans of Stanford White. Great stuff!

[@joecliffordson]

I just found your videos. Now I drive through town thinking these vinyl siding guys need to watch your teaching and then have a come to Jesus moment. I know my seven old rentals will undergo some change in the coming years thanks to you. Thank you thank you thank you. Everyone has told me I was crazy for hating vinyl windows. Your windows rock. I wish I had learned about proportions when I did a development and I had to write the covenants. The one time in my life I could have told ten builders how I wanted things to look. Keep pointing and laughing and then offering a better solution. Much appreciated Mr. Hull.

[@BrentHull]

So glad you like them. Cheers!!

[@kellyaquinastom]

This should be the first video that shows up.

[@BrentHull]

Noted. Thx.

[@randyt700]

these type of videos are exactly what i've been looking for! im fascinated with greek revival architecture and how builders/carpenters actually design/craft it into reality.

[@BrentHull]

Great! I'm glad. Let me know what else you'd like to see.

[@randyt700]

@@BrentHull thanks boss! Are you planning to do any episodes on using CAD to design/draft Greek revival architecture? Actually do craftsmen/builders today even use computers to aid the design? Or do they all just sketch it all by hand?

[@yourfacelookslikebut]

@@randyt700 It really depends on the project. Something unique and intricate, as a carpenter, I would use SketchUp. Sometimes Architects make 3D designs and we copy. Sometimes we have to pick out trim because home owner trusts us to "make it look good". The way it goes on average everyday Joe house is: I seen this on Pinterest, can you do that? I go: yep!

[@Mike-dn4ju]

My wife and I were married in front of the fireplace built in 1760 you use in your slides. I’ll shoot you an email, would love to go geek out together next time you’re in Newport!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks, I'll look forward to seeing it. Cheers.

[@allansheehan2033]

Brent, do you know what the reason was in the 1950's that caused us to lost the art of building ? I am glad that you are bringing these lessons back to the public forefront ! Its important not to lose this art !! Thank you

[@BrentHull]

Watch my video on William Levitt. Quick answer is that after WWII we started building differently. . William Levitt taught us how to build differently, more cheaply. Let me know what you think.

[@melissa-ur7kl]

Are you adding these to your Instagram page? I was just checking quickly and I just wanted to say...as a homesteading homeschooling wife and mom who deeply cares about our American heritage, your work in this area matters so much. Thank you! It seems more and more these topics are coming back into society and I love pushing your message on social media. God bless!

[@BrentHull]

Yes, that is the plan. I'm glad you're enjoying them. Let me know if there are other topics related to home building and design you'd like to see. Thanks for watching.

[@melissa-ur7kl]

@@BrentHull I have quite a few friends who are into folk Victorian style but we are still a bit confused by it.

[@adamr1637]

Thank you for sharing. This content is excellent.

[@BrentHull]

Glad you enjoy it! I appreciate you watching.

[@molly1117]

Wow! This is all new to me. Excited to delve into it.

[@BrentHull]

Wonderful! It will change your work and approach to architecture.

[@carmencolon3520]

Thanks

[@BrentHull]

No problem

[@seanmcguire7974]

I like the scroll work on the ionic for stone. But the Corinthian can have se great detail too

[@BrentHull]

AGREED! Thanks.

[@acchaladka]

Very cool stuff. Would be curious to follow your series here from the classic principles into modern design, to figure out what has classical merit so to speak.

[@BrentHull]

Great suggestion! I'll work on it.

[@bighands69]

I think classical design is natural human expression and modern design is a rejection of what is natural and beautiful. Such declines can be seen in literature in novels such as Of Mice and Men and The Catcher in the Rye. It can really be sensed in the ugly presentation of man. I think clothing is normally one of the last design cultures that really faces decline.

[@gd50]

That’s cool.

[@BrentHull]

Glad you liked it!!

[@johnnyhobo1]

The orders found in those books are rules of thumb...not meant to actually be used in work. Historical precedent should be used according to John F. Harbeson...Prof. of architectural design at the Beaux arts academy

[@BrentHull]

Agreed. Thanks for sharing.

[@oscarontiveros8426]

Hey Brent! Fantastic series of videos for this subtle craft we choose to pursue! I was wondering.. in the beginning of one of your videos (not this one) there is a quick shot of a mini column with its Corinthian capital. Looks like the capital may be about less than 6” in height. Where can I get some nice wooden samples of all the classical order capitals that are miniature in scale like that one? It looks wonderfully carved! As an ICAA member I should probably know this, but just hoping for a quick tip or better direction. Not sure if you guys manufacture these little guys. Thanks Brent! Ps. I commented on that video (found on the Build Network) which is titled “Choosing the right classical elements to your home”.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks Oscar. Much appreciated. If you think there is a market, we'll make them. Email me at [e-mail]. Merry Christmas.

[@gregschoolland5551]

Really enjoying your content. Sorta off topic question: do you have a suggestion for where someone can find and purchase classical drawings to hang in the home as artwork? Details of the orders, window details, whatever. Thanks again!

[@BrentHull]

Well there is so much to choose from, French, English, Italian. I went to London and found a ton at flea Markets. I think Ebay is a good source. I would probably narrow your focus to exactly what style and period you want and you should find it easily. Good luck!

[@gregschoolland5551]

@@BrentHull good idea. Thanks!

[@seanmcguire7974]

The golden ratio is everywhere through the world n universe.

[@BrentHull]

No Doubt. Thanks for watching.

[@bighands69]

One of the keys of the golden ration is to use it as a centre point that you can then build from. You can deviate from that if you so desire as part of your creativity.

[@tylerjenkins6088]

On a 1 to 8 ratio... If I measure my foot I should be able to turn it and get that 8 times....? Am I understanding correctly?

[@BrentHull]

Remember the classical model is an ideal. According to the Greeks, the perfect or ideal proportions for a male were 1:7 and for a woman 1:8, and for a young girl 1:9. I do not meet the ideal, but I'm closer to a 1:7 proportion. The main takeaway is that your body does have a proportional relationship between parts; hands, feet, head, etc. This in turn means our room's parts; moldings, doors, windows should speak to one another proportionally. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

What about Moorish architecture. Is that totally separate from this history?

[@BrentHull]

Good question, I'd have to research it more but there are certainly cross over ideals. Columns, etc.

[@BrentDaughertyMe]

@@BrentHull I'd love to hear a deep dive on the topic if you end up researching it. It's one of my favorite styles and I don't see much of the topic online.

[@jacobhicks7959]

Soo the question is.... Which came first body parts to measure or measure based on the body, lol

[@BrentHull]

Great question. LOL

[@bighands69]

I suspect that it is a decline in culture that is being seen all over the western world. What it has ended up at is men in their thirties going around in t shirts, shorts, sandals with exposed leg tattoos. All while they listen to men talk about violence, rape and destruction and it gets labelled as music. This decline can be seen in everything from car design, clothing, music, film and the arts as a whole. I think it is a decline over decades and not just one time period that can trace its heritage to the modern and postmodern philosophy. Where beauty is rejected in favor of some emotional outburst. Hope I did not waffle too much.

[@BrentHull]

LOL, tell me how you really feel. I think there is a general decline in culture that has been written about by others. I'm hopeful that it is a pendulum that will swing back in favor of beauty and taste soon. My 2 cents.

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[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@spilleradam]

I’m a carpenter, I like your videos, their very good very educational, you never stop learning.👍

[@BrentHull]

Thanks 👍