A while ago there was a discussion of alternative framing methods.

How difficult is it to have alternative methods approved; even if they are stronger and more efficient than the design guidelines in the :"Book":
We may be putting a new box on the back of the existing house and were wondering whether or not to try and use deeper studs and ply webs as they do in the UK and the USA, mainly to allow us to use R35 batts in the walls


Read the full thread at RenovateForum.com...