Bigger is Better, Yes & No; Timber Frame Shade Creations

Sometimes bigger is better depending upon the subject, what and when. Below are a few quick examples of when bigger is and isn't better. Take for instance the brain:

Scientists are primarily divided as to whether or not a bigger brain makes one person more intelligent than another. Though, not everyone will agree, some studies claim a strong conclusion that a bigger brain does make a smarter person. However, not every study scientific uses the same system or criteria on each subject to determine how big the brain is. Some measurements are taken within the cavity of the skull. Other methods scan the brain itself. There are so many factors to consider besides the size and as most will attest to even intelligent people sometimes unintelligent things.

Computers Getting Smaller

Computers are big example of shrinking in size. This is considered for the most part better. In, 1944, the IBM Harvard Mark-1 computer was incredibly large and could fill a room having a camshaft that was 50 feet long! I am kind of old-fashioned, but I am not into the idea of driving a U-haul around to transport my computer to work with me.

Today, computers can commonly be held in the palm of the hand. And computers are continuing to become smaller and smaller. Recently, Intel unveiled the Edison, a computer housed inside of an SD card. With computer's nanotechnologies that are ever increasing in its' rate of shrinkage, in not too long, computers will vanish completely out of existence:).

Big Business Verses Small Business

Business is one that is seldom clear-cut, bigger is better. A good example of this is an interesting article posted by Paula Andruss about Dean Cycon owner of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee. After being in business for only five years, Dean Cycon was offered by a credible distributor to expand his distribution from seventeen stores with twelve employees and triple its size overnight. It seems like an entrepreneur's awesome dream come true. Dean Cycon didn't think so. After the cost of more machinery, analyzing the profits, Dean saw that it would not be much different than they were making at present and that it would require evening shifts for production and investment in more machinery, etc. Most importantly he felt that the quality of life for families that would have to work evening shifts would be less, so he chose not to grow it big that way.

The Size of the American Dream Home

For living or working areas, the smaller or bigger is better, is of course not so cut-and-dry. Where one person can find a small space claustrophobic, another will find that same space to feel completely cozy and welcoming. Size also varies over time, with preconceived ideas and conditions. There has been a growing trend in luxury areas of the U.S. towards smaller homes. In 1973, an average luxury home in America was in the ball park of 1,650 square feet. Today, according the U.S. Census Bureau says the average is over 2,500 square feet. Now, real-estate brokers for high-end homeowners see the a 16,000 square foot home going to a 10,000 square foot home. This doesn't mean by any means the are cutting back or skimping on the "American Dream" home. Interestingly, the trend has turned to smarter designs, green building with more expanded outdoor living areas and amenities.

Shade Structures: Bigger, Stronger, Better!

Western Timber Frame™ is a Utah, based manufacturer of outdoor timber frame structures that have become in high demand across the United States which is due much to their large oversized timbers. The size of these massive oversized timber structures is amazing. Using a their unique The Dovetail Difference™ designed mortise and tenon joint connection system, their timber frame shade creations have an outstanding strength and weight capacity. Each single dovetail when tested has be tested to hold over 5,500 pounds per dovetail! In this picture hit over 11,000 pounds before it gave!

Over Sized Timber Frame

Western Timber Frame™ designs custom DIY timber frame arbor, pavilion, gazebo and pergola kits that can be installed yourself of if you like they will happily install it for you. The size of these incredible beams might be intimidating to think of as in a kit but they are in fact quite simple to install. Western Timber Frame™ has a design called The Dovetail Difference™ with a drop in rafter that is pre-cut, pre-notched for an easy and fast installation. A Western Timber Frame™ timber frame pergola kit can be installed in as little as one afternoon.