What is Mudsill?
Mudsill is a community of individuals committed to bettering the world in which they live. Serving as a juncture of critical thought and hands-on design, Mudsill operates on the premise that man can be taught to care for and sustain himself within the built environment. Mudsill s namesake is rooted in the architectural term denoting the lowest threshold of a building – one that supports the foundation and ultimately provides it strength. The same term was used as 19th century slang referring to the lowest class of a society which supports the upper class. Expounding upon these tenants of strength & support, Mudsill brings a collaborative approach to architecture, research, and education. Mudsill is truly an interdisciplinary organization. It s members come from all walks of life and bring with them a variety of skills that is refreshingly eclectic. There are no clients rather, only participating members who are actively engaged in the production of a built environment they not only inh
The mudsill is a basic component of many types of building construction. Essentially, a mudsill is a wood component that is attached to the foundation of a building. The presence of the mudsill creates a means of attaching various components of the framing for the building to the foundation. Along with creating the basis for attaching the framework, the mudsill can also help create additional integrity to the overall construction, since the framework is directly attached rather than merely resting on the foundation. One of the more common applications of a mudsill is found with home construction. This is especially true with homes that are constructed on a concrete foundation or slab. By making use of treated lengths of wood, it is possible to bolt this wooden sill to all sides of the slab. Once in place, the mudsill provides a lip that protects the slab in a manner similar to the way a baseboard protects the bottom area of a wall. It is not unusual for a mudsill to be used in conjunct
